In a concerning development, a popular retailer has withdrawn specific makeup products after a child’s cosmetic kit was reported to contain asbestos. Sarah Thompson purchased a makeup set for her six-year-old daughter, Lily, from a Claire’s store in the local mall, hoping to keep her makeup safe from her daughter’s curious hands. However, after becoming apprehensive about the safety of the product, Thompson decided to send the kit to an independent laboratory for testing.
The results were alarming. Thompson stated that the test revealed the presence of asbestos in her daughter’s makeup kit. “I was in disbelief,” she shared with local news outlet WXYZ. “I just sat down, trying to process how something like that could be in our home.” In a state of panic, her daughter asked, “Will I get sick?” Thompson struggled with how to respond, not wanting to dismiss her fears.
To ensure the safety of other children, Thompson and her colleague, Mark Richards, purchased an additional 20 makeup products from Claire’s across several states for testing. Disturbingly, every item returned positive for asbestos.
Asbestos, a mineral once favored in construction for its resistance to heat and chemicals, can be dangerous when its tiny fibers become airborne. Inhalation of these fibers poses serious health risks, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, according to the National Cancer Institute. This incident is not isolated; similar concerns previously led to the recall of “Just Shine Shimmer Powder” by another retailer, Justice, after fears arose that it too contained asbestos.
In response to these allegations, Claire’s has taken immediate action. The company released a statement indicating they are removing the potentially harmful products while conducting their own thorough investigation with independent labs. “As a precautionary measure, we are pulling the items in question off the market and will be conducting an immediate inquiry into these claims,” the statement read.
For concerned parents, it’s understandable to want to remove these products from your home right away. Claire’s has announced that they will provide full refunds for the affected items. Here’s a list of the specific products that were taken off the shelves due to potential asbestos contamination:
- Pink Glitter Palette with Eyeshadow & Lip Gloss
- Mint Glitter Makeup Set
- Rainbow Glitter Heart Shaped Makeup Set
- Metallic Hot Pink Glitter 48 Piece Makeup Set
- Rainbow Bedazzled Rectangle Makeup Set
- Ultimate Mega Makeup Set
- Pink Glitter Cellphone Makeup Compact
- Rainbow Bedazzled Star Makeup Set
As of January 30, 2018, Claire’s provided an update stating that preliminary results from two certified independent labs confirmed the products are asbestos-free and meet all safety regulations. They clarified, “Any reports suggesting otherwise are completely false.”
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In summary, the detection of asbestos in children’s makeup has prompted Claire’s to remove affected products from their shelves, prioritizing the safety of young consumers.