Tiger Brands recalls Purity Essentials Baby Powder

Retail 13 September 2022

South African packaged goods company, Tiger Brands announced that it is recalling its Purity Essentials Baby Powder.

The company said the product recall is a precautionary measure after trace levels of asbestos were detected in test samples from a batch of pharmaceutical-grade talc powder used as raw material in the production of finished powder products.

This recall does not affect Purity Essentials Baby Cornstarch Powder or any other baby care products under the Purity brand.

Here is the list of products forming part of the recall:

Product Description	Weight	Barcode
Purity Essentials Baby Powder/ Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Baby Powder	100g	6009523601859
Purity Essentials Baby Powder/ Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Baby Powder	200g	6009523601866
Purity Essentials Baby Powder/ Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Baby Powder	400g	6009523601828
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Fresh Baby Powder	400g	6009523604515

"The batch of raw material with the detected trace levels of asbestos does not meet the company’s strict quality and safety standards. Matters of quality and safety are an absolute priority for Tiger Brands. In the best interest of consumers and as a precautionary measure, the company made the decision to initiate a product recall of the affected products after consultation with the National Consumer Commission," Tiger Brands said in a statement.

Consumers are encouraged to return their Purity Essentials Baby Powder products to their nearest supermarket, wholesaler or pharmacy outlet that stocks the product for a cash refund or coupon from 8 September 2022.

Written by: Staff Writer.

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