FDA recalls hair spray brand in 12 states over solvent linked to health risks

The FDA has announced a recall of a hair spray brand in 12 states after it was discovered that the product contains dichloromethane — a solvent that is commonly used in industrial applications and is a potential health risk.

Newsweek reports the voluntary recall by CRLAB USA, based in California, was made on Dec. 12 and became a Class II recall by the FDA on Dec. 26.

The recall specifically targets the brands Extra Strong with Basil and Blueberry hairspray.

An FDA Class II recall is defined as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

In total, 578 cans of the hairspray have been recalled with the UPC 8 009299 050064, according to Newsweek.

The states where the recalled hairspray has been distributed include:

Michigan

California

Arkansas

New York

Ohio

Georgia

North Carolina

Texas

Washington

Maryland

New Jersey

Illinois

According to Newsweek, dichloromethane has been banned in products across the U.S. and European Union.

The solvent is considered a carcinogen and prolonged exposure can result in dizziness, headaches and liver damage. Long-term exposures over many years have been linked to several cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Product description:

CRLAB Hair Spray; Extra Strong with basil and Blueberry; FISSAGGIO FORTE Con basilico e mirtillo; 300ml; FOR EXTERNAL USE; ADVIHAIR s.r.l. 40069 ZOLA PREDOSA (BO)- Made in Italy- EU; www.crlab.com; UPC “8 009299 050064”

Consumers and businesses who might have purchased the product are advised to check product packaging for batch codes. For more information or assistance, they may contact the FDA or CRLAB USA directly.

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