TIGER Brands has recalled some baby powder products, 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.

“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 shared in a statement released on Wednesday.

Tiger Brands said that it is working with its retailers and wholesale customers to remove all affected baby powder products from store shelves. Products forming part of this recall include the 100g, 200g and 400g pack sizes of Purity Essentials Baby Powder / Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Baby Powder products.

The company added that the recall does not affect Purity Essentials Baby Cornstarch Powder or any other Baby Care products under the Purity brand.

Tiger Brands thus urged customers to return the affected products to the nearest supermarket, wholesaler or pharmacy outlet that stocks the product for a cash refund or coupon from Thursday, 8 September. For more information, customers are encouraged to visit the company website at www.purity.co.za or to contact their consumer careline at 0860 004 755 or at tigercsd@tigerbrands.com

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