In a concerning development, Claire’s has removed certain makeup products from its shelves after a six-year-old girl’s kit tested positive for asbestos. The incident involved a mother, Lisa Thompson, who purchased a makeup set for her daughter, Emma, at a Claire’s store in a shopping mall in Massachusetts. After becoming uneasy about the contents of the kit, Thompson decided to send it to an independent laboratory for analysis.
The results were alarming. Thompson reported that the lab confirmed the presence of asbestos in her daughter’s makeup kit. “I was in disbelief,” Thompson shared. “I sat down, overwhelmed with how something like this could be in our home.” Her daughter reacted with fear, asking, “Am I going to be okay?” to which Thompson felt she couldn’t provide a reassuring answer.
In an effort to confirm the findings and to ensure the safety of other children, Thompson and her colleague, Mark Jensen, purchased 20 additional makeup items from Claire’s across various states, only to find that all of them tested positive for asbestos as well.
For context, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once favored for its resistance to heat, fire, and chemicals, commonly used in construction. However, its fibers can easily become airborne, posing serious health risks when inhaled, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, as noted by the National Cancer Institute.
This isn’t the first time concerns have arisen over children’s cosmetics. Earlier, another retailer, Justice, withdrew “Just Shine Shimmer Powder” from their inventory amid fears of asbestos contamination.
Claire’s responded promptly to Thompson’s revelations, announcing that they would withdraw the implicated products from sale while they conduct a thorough investigation in collaboration with an independent lab. “Following the inquiry from the media, we are taking precautionary measures to pull these items from our inventory,” the company stated.
The following products have been recalled 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
In an update, Claire’s reported on January 30, 2018, that subsequent tests from two accredited laboratories indicated that the products were free from asbestos and safe for consumers. The company reassured customers that the talc used in these cosmetics was sourced from a reputable supplier, Merck KGaA, and confirmed to be asbestos-free. Any claims suggesting otherwise were deemed false.
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In summary, Claire’s has recalled specific makeup products after a mother discovered asbestos in her child’s kit, leading to widespread testing and subsequent investigations. The company has since reported that testing has confirmed the safety of the products.