Canada
Maison Jacynthe brand Haleine Fraîche oral hygiene product sold in Canada is being recalled; it can be identified by the Maison Jacynthe brand name and the product name Haleine Fraîche. Health Canada found methyl eugenol in the product above the maximum concentration allowed under the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Maison Jacynthe for an exchange.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 3,146 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from September 2024 to January 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada
Companies: Manufacturer: Maison Jacynthe, St-Bruno, Québec, Canada.
How to identify it
This recall involves Maison Jacynthe brand Haleine Fraîche oral hygiene product.
The 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 February 10, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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