Counterfeit Version of Botox Found in Multiple States | FDA
[4-16-2024] FDA is alerting health care professionals and consumers that unsafe counterfeit versions of Botox (botulinum toxin) have been found in multiple states and administered to consumers...
Counterfeit Botox has been found in several states. Here’s what ... - CNN
Apr 16, 2024 · Some serious symptoms – including blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, difficulty lifting one’s head and even hospitalizations – have been linked to the use of counterfeit...
He Said the Botox Was Genuine. His Clients Ended Up in the …
1 day ago · In statement announcing the charges, Danielle R. Sassoon, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said Mr. Luther “knowingly purchased counterfeit Botox from China, injected it ...
CDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox
· As of April 15, 2024, CDC has received reports of 19 people in 9 states who experienced harmful reactions after receiving counterfeit botulinum toxin injections (commonly known as “botox”) or injections administered by unlicensed or untrained individuals and/or in non-healthcare settings, such as homes or spas.
Fake Botox sickened patients in several states. Here's how to ... - NPR
Apr 19, 2024 · Beware, Botox users: Public health authorities are warning that counterfeit versions of the injectable are circulating — and have already made patients sick — in several U.S. states.
Joey Luther charged over fake Botox injections: Prosecutors
15 hours ago · A New York aesthetician was arrested Wednesday and charged after being accused of illegally injecting clients with counterfeit Botox imported from China and other countries in Asia, the U.S ...
Fake Botox is the cause of bad reactions in 9 states, FDA says - NBC News
Apr 16, 2024 · Fake Botox is behind 19 reports of vision problems and difficulty breathing and swallowing in at least nine states, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
Apr 23, 2024 · U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick. All of the people told health officials that they got the shots from unlicensed individuals or in settings like homes or spas.
CDC issues health advisory about risks of counterfeit or ... - CNN
Apr 23, 2024 · Consumers should report suspected counterfeit Botox products to FDA at 800-551-3989, according to the agency. In Tuesday’s advisory, the CDC noted that when botulinum …
Fake Botox is Common. Here’s What To Watch Out For. - The New York Times
Apr 25, 2024 · Counterfeit doses and unlicensed providers are harming patients, experts said. In 2021, police officers arrested a woman after she offered undercover agents counterfeit Botox injections in a...