Temu Recalls Products: Teeth Whitening Items Contain Harmful Substances

The online marketplace Temu has issued recalls for two teeth-whitening products found to contain excessive and potentially harmful levels of certain chemicals. Consumers are strongly advised against using these items.

The first recalled product is a whitening pen for teeth, manufactured by Spanish company Foshan City Sanshui Qiaoxifu Household. Marketed under the brand Smilekit, the product exceeded the permissible concentration of hydrogen peroxide. The EAN code for this item is 15574335106.

Additionally, Qimgo whitening strips, produced by French manufacturer Guangdong Qimeng Personal Care Products, have also been recalled. These strips were found to contain 6-methylcoumarin and hydrogen peroxide in concentrations exceeding safe limits. The product also contained benzoic acid, an ingredient not listed on its packaging or ingredient list. The EAN code for the whitening strips is 68918047159.