Burn incident triggers henna cone recall days ahead of Eid
A report of a burn incident has triggered the recall of thousands of henna cones across Canada just days before Eid.
According to the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), the first day of Eid Al-Adha celebrations will take place on Friday, June 6. In celebration of Eid, it’s a common tradition to use henna to decorate the skin. However, if you plan to use henna, make sure to check the brand you’re using.
On May 2, Health Canada announced a recall of Arooj Henna Cones due to a chemical hazard, as the product may contain phenol, a prohibited ingredient on Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
“Phenolic compounds are known skin sensitizers and can produce chemical burns (corrosive action) to the skin,” reads the statement. “Immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them in regular household garbage.”
According to Health Canada, as of May 27, one incident has already been reported due to the recalled product.
Health Canada
Health Canada
SS Trading Co. reports that 5,760 units of the affected products, which were manufactured in Pakistan, were sold in Canada from November 2024 to May 2025. The affected products include:
| Product | Colour | Universal product code (UPC) |
| Arooj Henna Cone | Red | 7845129977 |
| Arooj Henna Cone | Black | 7845129997 |
| Arooj Henna Cone | Brown | 7845129988 |
It’s not the first time a brand of henna cones has been recalled.
In 2024, Health Canada recalled several Shakeel henna cones due to the presence of phenol. Similar recalls were issued in 2017 and 2018.
For more information, consumers can contact EAPAK Corporation at 514-858-6116 or eapak@bell.net.