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Audience: Consumers, Pediatricians, Dermatologists
FDA is notifying consumers and healthcare professionals of the recall of cosmetic “Face Paint” items labeled as distributed by Oriental Trading Co., Omaha, Neb., due to adverse event reports of skin reactions in children, including rashes, itchiness, burning sensation, and swelling where the face paints were applied. All exposures occurred on the same day at an organized event in children exposed to various colors of the face paint. Significant microbial contamination was indicated in most of the products in testing by an FDA laboratory. These items were distributed nationwide. See the News Release for a listing of affected products.
Read the complete MedWatch 2009 Safety summary, including a link to the FDA news release, at:
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2009/safety09.htm#Paints
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
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GovDelivery, Inc. sending on behalf of U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) · 5600 Fishers Lane · Rockville MD 20857 · 800-439-1420
