Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa says safety her 'number one priority' after FDA recalls makeup line for containing asbestos

By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com

Published: 21:10 EDT, 16 June 2019 | Updated: 22:34 EDT, 16 June 2019

JoJo Siwa addressed the ongoing problem surrounding a make-up kit she's marketing after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall after confirming the product contained asbestos.

The Omaha native, 16, took to her popular YouTube channel to pledge that she was getting the problematic product taken off the shelves at accessories chain Claire's along with ensuring that future products will be completely safe.

'Recently it's been brought up to my attention that there has been a problem with one of my products in Claire's stores, with one of the JoJo makeup products,' the Nickelodeon performer said.

'I just want to let everyone know that, no matter what, safety is myself and Nickelodeon's number one priority in everything - in every JoJo product and in everything out there.'

The latest: JoJo Siwa, 16, addressed the ongoing problem surrounding a make-up kity she's marketing after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on it after confirming it product contained asbestos

The latest: JoJo Siwa, 16, addressed the ongoing problem surrounding a make-up kity she's marketing after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on it after confirming it product contained asbestos

Item in question: The makeup kit comes in a heart-shaped plastic container with zipper on the side, and consists of multiple pieces  

The Kid in a Candy Store singer said that the makeup kit was 'something that, with a lot of things, that [she] put [her] trust into other people's hands.'

The former Dance Moms star continued: 'We are working really, really hard to make sure that this product is recalled and off all shelves, and also that anyone who has this product, you can get a refund no matter what it is, if it's used or it's unused, you can get a full refund.'

The YouTube star expressed her gratitude toward fans in their understanding over the problem.

'I just wanna let you guys know the situation, and I hope you understand and I thank you for understanding, because it is serious to me, and it means a lot to me.' she said. 'Cause it is my name, and it is my brand, and it is my face - quite literally.'

 

Warning: The FDA earlier this month said 'new results from its continued testing of cosmetic products for asbestos' indicated that Siwa's line was among those that contained the toxic substance, along with an image of the item

Warning: The FDA earlier this month said 'new results from its continued testing of cosmetic products for asbestos' indicated that Siwa's line was among those that contained the toxic substance, along with an image of the item

Efforts: Siwa told her fans, 'I just want to let everyone know that, no matter what, safety is myself and Nickelodeon's number one priority in everything - in every JoJo product and in everything out there'

Efforts: Siwa told her fans, 'I just want to let everyone know that, no matter what, safety is myself and Nickelodeon's number one priority in everything - in every JoJo product and in everything out there'

Money back: Siwa said that the product could be returned for a full refund, new or used

Money back: Siwa said that the product could be returned for a full refund, new or used 

The FDA earlier this month said 'new results from its continued testing of cosmetic products for asbestos' indicated that Siwa's line was among those that contained the toxic substance, along with an image of the item.

Claire's said in a statement it has 'voluntarily recalled the JoJo Cosmetic Kit out of an abundance of caution.'

'Claire’s stands behind the safety of this item and all other Claire’s cosmetic items, as such small trace amounts are considered acceptable under European and Canadian cosmetic safety regulation.'

A Nickelodeon spokesperson told DailyMail.com: 'We take safety very seriously and require our licensees to comply with all applicable laws and safety standards relating to licensed products. We are reviewing this matter with Claire’s in light of the advisory from the FDA.'

Group effort: The Kid in a Candy Store singer said that the makeup kit was 'something that, with a lot of things, that [she] put [her] trust into other people's hands'

Group effort: The Kid in a Candy Store singer said that the makeup kit was 'something that, with a lot of things, that [she] put [her] trust into other people's hands'

Appreciative: JoJo expressed her gratitude toward fans in their understanding over the problem

Appreciative: JoJo expressed her gratitude toward fans in their understanding over the problem

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