Kids Face Paint Recalled Due to Adverse Reactions

A Doctor's Note: Kevin J. Kelleher, M.D.

On March 11th, 2009, the FDA announced a voluntary recall of a children’s face paint made by Oriental  (see FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Water-Based Face Paints May 11, 2009).  The product Face Paints manufactured by Shanghai Color Art Stationery Company Limited, Shanghai, China, are being voluntarily recalled by Fun Express Inc. due to skin reactions reported in several children.  Testing of the product showed significant microbial contaminant.

Here are images of the actual product - US FDA/CFSAN - Face Paint Images for Recall Notice.

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To Your Health,

Kevin J. Kelleher, M.D.
Executive Healthcare Services, P.L.L.C.