Health Canada has recalled a face paint set with item number HA1056 and UPC 064049440562, as it contains high levels of lead.
If ingested, and particularly if used on the face near the mouth and eyes, lead can cause serious health problems.
While Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or illnesses, customers are advised to immediately dispose of the product.
From January 2010 to October 2012, approximately 4,858 of the face paints were sold in Canada.
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