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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-10-04

Sargent Art Recalls Craft Paints Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

Is my product affected?

Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints

  • Brand Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Sargent Art is recalling 13 types of tempera and finger paints in all colors and sizes because the paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria poses a risk of serious illness and bacterial infection, particularly for individuals with weakened immune systems. Consumers with healthy immune systems are not generally affected by the bacteria.

According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects in immunocompromised individuals, posing a risk of serious illness including a bacterial infection. Consumers with healthy immune systems are not generally affected by the bacteria.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves 13 types of Sargent Art tempera and finger paints. All colors and sizes of the following types of Sargent Art paints are included in the recall: Art-Time Tempera Paint Liquid Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Finger Paint Supreme Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Finger Paint Value Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Tempera Paint Washable Finger Paint Art-Time Washable Glitter Finger Paint Washable Glitter Paint Art-Time Washable Paint Washable Tempera Paint Fluorescent Tempera Paint

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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