Following a recall of her Claire’s stores makeup kit after it tested positive for asbestos, JoJo Siwa is addressing the situation head on.
In a video posted on Saturday to her YouTube channel, the performer apologized to her fans, assuring viewers that safety is her “number one priority in everything.”
Video: JoJo Siwa Babysits Super Fan North West In Adorable YouTube Clip
The Kid In A Candy Store singer said of her heart shaped makeup palette:
“Recently it’s been brought up to my attention that there has been a problem with one of my products in Claire’s stores, with one of the JoJo makeup products. I just want to let everyone know that, no matter what, safety is myself and Nickelodeon‘s number one priority in everything – in every JoJo product and in everything out there.”
The 16-year-old continued:
“We are working really, really hard to make sure that this product is recalled and off all shelves, and also that anyone who has this product, you can get a refund no matter what it is, if it’s used or it’s unused, you can get a full refund.”
Ch-ch-check out more from Miz Siwa (below):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OMbgiUEFv0
On June 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall via Twitter (below), accompanied by a photo of the sparkly set:
“Today, the FDA is releasing new results from its continued testing of cosmetic products for asbestos & is warning consumers to not use 2 additional products that have tested positive for asbestos & have been recalled.”
According to USA TODAY, a second product also tested positive. A palette from Beauty Plus called “Global Contour Effects Palette 2” also contained asbestos, though it was not shared where the makeup product is sold.
In a statement provided by Claire’s, the retailer wrote that they have “voluntarily recalled the JoJo Cosmetic Kit out of an abundance of caution.” The company continued (below):
“Claire’s stands behind the safety of this item and all other Claire’s cosmetic items, as such small trace amounts are considered acceptable under European and Canadian cosmetic safety regulations.” the company said by email. “In addition, last year Claire’s moved to talc-free cosmetic manufacturing to prevent any further concerns about talc contamination. Claire’s also supports increased FDA oversight of personal care products. We will provide a full refund to any customers who purchased the product.”
Consumers who purchased the product can read more about the recall on the FDA‘s website.
Parents who notice any potential hazards in their children’s makeup or toys can use this information to learn how to report the product to one of the agencies that handles safety investigations.
[Image via Brian To/WENN.]
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