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Cancer Risk: Nail Polish Remover Recalled
15 Apr
Summary
- Over 4,000 bottles of nail polish remover recalled due to cancer-causing chemicals.
- Product contained methylene chloride and chloroform, banned in cosmetic products.
- Consumers urged to stop use, discard, and seek refund from manufacturer.
More than 4,000 bottles of nail polish remover sold via Amazon are subject to an urgent recall. The manufacturer, Morovan, issued the alert after detecting the presence of methylene chloride and chloroform, toxic substances prohibited in cosmetic products. These chemicals have been linked to increased cancer risks in animal studies and can cause significant organ damage. Chloroform, in particular, is known for its anesthetic properties and potential to be lethal if breathing is suppressed.
The affected product is a Gel Nail polish remover sold in 0.5 fluid ounce (15 milliliter) turquoise bottles with a white cap, packaged in a green box. It was available on Amazon from August 2025 to January of this year. No adverse health effects have been reported to date. Consumers are instructed to stop using the product immediately, discard it in household waste, and photograph the product before submitting the image to Morovan for a refund.
The manufacturer, Morovan, is owned by Hong Kong Yiixin Trading Limited and produced the bottles in China in February 2024, with an expiry date up to February 2027. The recall notice, published by the FDA, did not specify the exact quantity per unit or the reason for the chemicals' presence, although they may function as solvents to remove nail polish. Regulatory bodies like the EPA have banned methylene chloride in consumer products, and chloroform has been banned in the US since 1976 due to health concerns.
