Salt of the Earth Cream Recalled Due to Chemical Hazard

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

Health Canada has issued a consumer product recall for Salt of the Earth Cedar and Amyris Replenish Cream due to a chemical hazard. The product contains methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration allowed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.

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What changed

Health Canada has issued a consumer product recall for Salt of the Earth Cedar and Amyris Replenish Cream (160g/5.6oz) due to the presence of methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration permitted by the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Methyl eugenol is prohibited as a pure ingredient due to potential carcinogenicity, though it is permitted as a naturally occurring component in botanical extracts within specific limits. As of March 9, 2026, no incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada.

Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled products, dispose of them, or contact Salt of the Earth for a refund. The company reported selling 8 units of the affected product in Canada between February and November 2025. Consumers are also reminded that the Food and Drugs Act prohibits the sale of cosmetics made with hazardous substances or under unsanitary conditions in Canada. Health Canada encourages consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to this or any other consumer product.

What to do next

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product.
Consumers should dispose of the product or contact Salt of the Earth for a refund.
Report any health or safety incidents related to the product to Health Canada.

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Consumer product recall

Salt of the Earth Cedar and Amyris Replenish Cream recalled due to a chemical hazard

Brand(s)

Salt of the Earth

Last updated

2026-03-12

Summary

Product Salt of the Earth Cedar and Amyris Replenish Cream Issue Consumer products - Chemical hazard What to do Immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them or contact Salt of the Earth for a refund.

Affected products

This recall involves the Salt of the Earth Replenish Cream in Cedar and Amyris (160g/5.6oz).

Issue

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled products contain methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration outlined in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (‘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 March 9, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them or contact Salt of the Earth for a refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Salt of the Earth by email at recallinfo2026@gmail.com.

Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.