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Nail Polish Remover Recalled for Containing Chloroform and FDA-Prohibited Methylene Chloride
About 4,000 units were sold on Amazon before the FDA warned consumers to stop using the remover and seek refunds.
- The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for Morovan brand gel nail polish remover after discovering it contains banned substances methylene chloride and chloroform.
- Officials noted that methylene chloride is a prohibited ingredient in cosmetics because it may cause cancer in animals and could be harmful to human health.
- About 4,000 units of the 15 ml square turquoise bottles are impacted, with production dates of Feb 2, 2024, and expiration dates of Feb 7, 2027.
- Consumers are urged to cease use immediately and mark the outer packaging with the word "Recalled," then safely dispose of the product per local waste regulations.
- After proper disposal, owners can submit a photo of the discarded item for verification and refund; there are no reported injuries from the product sold on Amazon between August 2025 and January 2026.
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Nail polish remover recalled for containing chloroform and FDA-prohibited methylene chloride
About 4,000 bottles of nail polish remover sold on Amazon are under recall for containing two hazardous substances prohibited in cosmetics. (Adobe Stock)
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