Harmful Reactions Linked to Counterfeit “Botox” or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases.
• Description:
  Posted April 15, 2024
  
  Outbreak Investigation Summary
  
  CDC, several state and local health departments, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of harmful reactions among people who received injections of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin (commonly called “Botox”).
  
  As of April 12, 2024, a total of 19 people from 9 states have reported harmful reactions after receiving botulinum toxin injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings, such as homes and spas. States reporting these reactions include Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Washington.
  
  Public health and regulatory officials have found that some people received injections with counterfeit products or products with unverified sources. Investigation into the sources of these products is ongoing.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Botulinum Toxins Botulinum Toxins/adverse Effects Cosmetic Techniques Injections, Intradermal Neuromuscular Agents
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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  urn:sha256:303e0a9bc204d3e38f5a22d811ddc4884ada5c53f3b05fe4e0eca50fe1879b62
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/154059/cdc_154059_DS1.pdf
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