CDC says counterfeit beauty product is linked to 22 cases across 11 states
The San Diego County health department is warning the public to avoid Botox obtained online or injected by unlicensed providers after a 43-year-old woman suffered symptoms after buying a counterfeit dose of the wrinkle-reducing neurotoxin. It is unclear, said Dr.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a health advisory warning of 'counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin injections,' that has affected 22 people in 11 states. Berg said that none of the cases where testing was performed have confirmed bacterial infections, though federal labs are still testing products to determine what they contain. He said anyone who had such an injection and is experiencing symptoms should seek immediate emergency medical attention.
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