Kamogelo Olaitan
Tiger Brands have recalled some Purity Essentials Baby Powder products from the shelves after traces of asbestos were detected in test samples.
“In the best interest of consumers and as a precautionary measure, the company has made the decision to initiate a product recall of the affected products after consultation with the National Consumer Commission,” the group said in the statement.
“The batch of raw material with the detected trace levels of asbestos does not meet the company’s strict quality and safety standards.”
Tiger Brands said they are working with its retail and wholesale customers to remove all affected baby powder products from the shelves.
The samples were from a batch of pharmaceutical-grade talcum powder used as raw material in the production of finished powder products.
The recalled products include the 100g, 200g and 400g pack sizes of Purity Essentials baby powder, Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials baby powder and Elizabeth Anne’s Fresh baby powder.
“This recall does not affect Purity Essentials Baby cornstarch powder or any other baby care products under the Purity brand,”
Consumers who have already purchased the affected products are advised to return them to their nearest supermarkets or pharmacy from Thursday for a cash refund.
