Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co. Shades of Grey Bars of Soap recalled due to a chemical hazard

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled products contain methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration outlined in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (‘Hotlist’). Methyl eugenol is prohibited as a pure ingredient on the Hotlist due to its potential for carcinogenicity but is permitted as a naturally occurring component in botanical extracts with specific limits depending on the product type. As of January 7, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Chemical hazard

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products, dispose of them and contact Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co. for a replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co. by email at lakeofthewoodssoap@gmail.com . Consumers can also contact Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co. by telephone at 1- 807-464-0234, or visit their retail store , Wednesday to Friday, between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulation the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form . This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co. - Shades of Grey Bars of Soap

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