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CPSCRecalled Oct 4, 2016 · #17003

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

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.

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints
Type
Manufacturer
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Hobby Lobby, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ShopSargentArt.com from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $1 and $8.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice