Soulcal & Co Body Mist products have been urgently recalled due to containing a banned chemical that poses serious health risks, including potential harm to reproductive systems and unborn children.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an immediate recall notice for five varieties of the popular body mist after discovering they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), a substance prohibited in cosmetic products.
Affected Products
The recalled products include the following fragrances:
- Raspberry & Lotus Blossom
- Mango & Passion Fruit
- Apple & Waterlily
- Coco Plum & Jacaranda
- Beach Rose & Coconut Water
All affected products are manufactured in China and packaged in plastic bottles with lids. The items carry the PSD case number 2506-0106.
Health Risks
Officials have classified the recall as presenting “a serious chemical risk” due to the presence of BMHCA. The banned chemical may cause multiple health problems, including:
- Harm to the reproductive system
- Potential harm to unborn children
- Skin sensitisation and allergic reactions
The synthetic fragrance compound poses particular concerns for pregnant women and those trying to conceive.
Where Products Were Sold
The body mists have been withdrawn from sale at Farmfoods stores across the UK. The Coco Plum & Jacaranda variety was also available at Superdrug, though the retailer has not yet issued an official recall notice.
Regulatory Compliance
The products fail to meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 and the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013. Portsmouth Trading Standards Service is amongst the Local Authority Trading Standards bodies that has notified about the safety concerns.
What Customers Should Do
Anyone who owns any of the affected Soulcal & Co Body Mist products should:
- Stop using the product immediately
- Return it to the seller where it was purchased
- Request a full refund
The manufacturer has recalled all affected products from end users, and retailers have withdrawn remaining stock from sale
