Health Canada Warns Canadians Of Potential Cancer Risk Associated With Gentian Viole

Health Canada has warned about gentian violet, a substance used in some products, due to potential cancer risk. The warning applies to products containing this ingredient that are distributed across Canada. Consumers who use products with gentian violet should be aware of this safety concern.

Reason

Product safety

Category

consumer product recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-PRODUCTS

Recall date

2019-06-12

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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