🇨🇦 Essencia Basil and Essencia Bay Laurel essential oils recalled due to chemical hazard

Hazard/Reason: Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled product contains methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration in the Cosmetic Ingredient 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 24, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.

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