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Though no incidents have been reported, Baléa Kids Hair Putty in Tropical Fruit Punch Scent has been recalled due to the potential for microbial contamination, a bacteria called burkholderia cepacia may result in serious illness for kids with compromised immune systems or chronic lung issues, such as cystic fibrosis.
Packaged in a 150 ml clear jar with a green label and a red cartoon porcupine and "Tropical Fruit Punch" on the front, the putty is sold at Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix.
The product code is UPC 057800741640. Please note only lot code C117, which can be found directly underneath the bar code, is affected by this recall. All other lot codes of this product are deemed safe for sale and use.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Shoppers Drug Mart or Pharmaprix store for a refund or gift card.
For more information, please contact Shoppers Drug Mart or Pharmaprix at 1-800-746-7737.
From April 2011 until July 8, 2011, an estimated 3,500 units were sold in Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix stores across Canada.
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