Claire’s Caves, Recalls Makeup Products Following FDA’s Asbestos Finding
Executive Summary
The jewelry and cosmetics retailer announced March 11 that it is voluntarily recalling selected lots of three makeup products due to the “possible presence of asbestos fibers.” FDA issued a safety alert the previous week that has made Claire’s the latest poster child for cosmetics regulatory reform.
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