Health Canada issues baby cream warning

Health Canada has issued a warning about a skin cream for babies and children that it says could pose “serious health risks.”

The federal agency says PureCare Herbal Cream, which is promoted as a natural treatment for eczema and psoriasis in children and babies, contains a prescription steroid (clobetasol propionate) and another ingredient (phenoxylethanol) that are not declared on the label.

Health Canada says these ingredients may cause skin irritation, dehydration or increased blood pressure.

The agency says PureCare Herbal Cream was sold online at purecareskin.com and through an in-person distribution network.