A luxurious cloth conditioner offered nationwide has been recalled after it was found to comprise a dangerous carcinogen, which by long-term publicity is understood to trigger most cancers.
The Laundress cloth conditioner merchandise had been offered on-line throughout the nation and internationally, with the affected batch out there on the market between Jan 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023.
Sold in varied sizes and container kinds, the merchandise had been discovered to comprise a chemical impurity referred to as ethylene oxide, a identified carcinogen.
Product Safety Australia (PSA) mentioned customers might be uncovered to the chemical “through inhalation during use of the product, or through skin exposure to residue on clothing”.
“Direct long-term exposure may cause adverse health effects, including cancer.”
Consumers have been suggested to right away stop use of the merchandise and to contact The Laundress for instructions on the right way to obtain a full refund.
If prospects have beforehand utilized for a refund underneath The Laundress’ December 2022 recall then they’ve been requested to not submit a brand new request.
After requesting a refund, as per the directions offered on the web site, customers have been instructed by PSA to “dispose of the product”.
“Do not empty the product prior to disposal,” PSA mentioned.
“Dispose of the product by closing the bottle tightly and placing it in household trash.”
Originally printed as Luxury cloth conditioner discovered to comprise cancer-causing chemical recalled
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
