Dec 16, 2013: Lead found in Rublev Colour Paints and Varnish.

Health Canada has put out a recall on Rublev Colours Paints and Italian Varnish, commonly used in adult arts and crafts, as their random evaluation program found these products contain lead, a known neurotoxin. The manufacturer failed to label these products as such which may put many at risk of unexpected lead exposure, especially if ingested. These products are manufactured by Natural Pigments in the US however are distributed by ARTiculations in Toronto, Ontario. Approximately 94 recalled units have been sold during the period of November 2012 to November 2013. The Rublev Colours Paints were sold in 50 mL and 130 mL tubes, and the Rublev Colours Italian Varnish was sold in a 42 mL tube. Users are encouraged to should stop using the product and contact ARTiculations.

Products affected include:
Rublev Artists’ Oil paints
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Lead white 1
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Lead white 2
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Venetian Medium
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Flemish White
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Crystal White
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Lead Tin Yellow
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Naples Yellow (Lead Antimonate)
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Naples Yellow Paris
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Chrome Yellow Light
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Chrome Yellow Medium
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- Minium (Red Light)
Rublev Colours Italian Varnish