Canada
The Salt of the Earth Replenish Cream in Cedar and Amyris (160 g / 5.6 oz), sold in Canada between February 2025 and November 2025 (8 units sold), is recalled. Health Canada found methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration allowed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist; consumers should immediately stop using the product and dispose of it or contact Salt of the Earth at recallinfo2026@gmail.com for a refund.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 8 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from February, 2025 to November, 2025.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada
Companies: Retailer/Manufacturer, Salt of the Earth, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
How to identify it
This recall involves the Salt of the Earth Replenish Cream in Cedar and Amyris (160g/5.6oz).
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 March 9, 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 products and dispose of them or contact Salt of the Earth for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Salt of the Earth by email at recallinfo2026@gmail.com.
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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