TK Maxx shoppers have been warned to stop using one of the stores products immediately after it was revealed that it contained a potentially harmful chemical.
The Byblos Blu eua de toillete perfume contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC.
The compound is not authorised for use in cosmetics manufacturers in Europe due to the risk of allergic reactions in sensitised individuals.
The recall affects the perfumes with TJK style numbers of 898378,898370 and 898365.
The Byblos Blu eua de toillete perfume was sold in TK Maxx stores between January and March 2025.
A spokesman for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said: “The product presents a risk to consumers health due to the fact it contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC.
“This is not authorised for use in cosmetics manufactured in Europe due to the risk of allergic reaction in sensitised individuals.
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“The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx.
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“If you have purchased this product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx store.”
A TK Maxx spokesman added: “If you have purchased this product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx store.
“You can get a full refund or replacement.”
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