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Haleine Fraîche oral hygiene product recalled due to a chemical hazard

Issued February 17, 2026
Issue
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 February 10, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Hazard description
Chemical hazard
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company for an exchange. For more information, consumers can contact Maison Jacynthe by telephone at 1 450-444-7644, by email at info@maisonjacynthe.ca or visit the company website maisonjacynthe.ca . Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, 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.
Product
Product name
Haleine Fraîche oral hygiene product
Reference
ID
RA-81608