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January 12, 2009

Date
January 2009

Product Name
Simply Smart^TM "Remove" Make up Removing Towelettes

Full Product Description
This recall involves the Simply Smart^TM "Remove" Make up Removing Towelettes by Celeste Industries Corporation. This product is used in the area of the eyes and packaged as a single towelette with hiexpress.com shown on the foil packet. All lots are affected by this recall.

Hazard Identified
The product is contaminated with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This organism can cause infections in the eyes, respiratory system, soft tissues and throughout the body, especially in people with weak immune systems.

Since this product may be used in the area of the eye, there is a possibility that inadvertent introduction of the tainted product directly in the eye can result in serious eye infections.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or illness to Canadians related to the use of this recalled product.

Corrective Action
Consumers and any hotel guests who may have taken this product are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled product and to dispose of it.

Consumers who have used the product and have any concerns should contact a healthcare professional.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact Celeste Industries Corporation at 1- 410-822-6200, ext. 1349 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST and ask for Quality Assurance or e-mail at recall@celestecorp.com

Number Sold
Approximately 25,000 units of the product were distributed across Canada.

This item was not sold in retail stores, but was provided as a guest amenity in Holiday Inn Express hotels. The product was removed from hotel rooms as of December 2008.

Time Period Sold
The recalled product was distributed from May 2008 to November 2008.

Manufactured in the United States.

Manufacturer
Celeste Industries Corporation of Easton, Maryland

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