A CDC investigation into botulism-like illness cases linked to counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections has expanded to 19 women in nine states. Federal authorities report symptoms such as drooping eyelids, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing after receiving the fake injections.
Botox injections are now the most common cosmetic operation with millions of procedures every year. The FDA said at least 19 women between the ages of 25 and 59 have reported "harmful reactions" in nine states including Washington. https://t.co/lL1xCGlsYG
The CDC and FDA are continuing to investigate after more than a dozen people across the U.S. have experienced harmful reactions after being given botulinum toxin injections. Here's what to know: https://t.co/Jj9gNl2HHu
Warnings about fake #Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are growing. People has developed a range of symptoms, from double vision and drooping eyelids to difficulty swallowing, breathing and raising their arms. https://t.co/599ulyi0gy
Botched Botox injections have been linked to an outbreak of sickness in New York City and across the country, according to health officials — here’s what to know https://t.co/UQQQ1MEGCY
Cases linked to counterfeit Botox have been detected so far in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Read what the FDA says about how to identify counterfeit Botox products: https://t.co/GdBxeb4CDB
Investigators said they also found counterfeit Botox during Dustin Moore's arrest. https://t.co/OlUDO3hNgQ
#ICYMI, read more below about @CBP and @US_FDA efforts to educate consumers and prevent proliferation of counterfeit Botox: https://t.co/oxeoMJx4Hi
#ICYMI: @US_FDA warned about the health and safety risks posed by counterfeit Botox. @CBP is working to stop these dangerous goods before they reach consumers. Read about the risks and learn how to spot a fake: https://t.co/y8zUHy58T8
An FDA warning about droopy eyelids, blurred vision and fake Botox in nine states https://t.co/MUsaJf4pVj
CDC investigating reports of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 9 states Read more: https://t.co/FkjtHUE2Bu
Public health officials in King County now say that there are five cases that appear to be linked to the counterfeit or mishandled Botox that is making people sick across the country. https://t.co/XXzln3QzNM
CDC warns of counterfeit and mishandled Botox https://t.co/SvN0ELR74F
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning that dangerous counterfeit versions of Botox have been identified in multiple states, putting the safety of consumers at risk. https://t.co/HdRaibdcvz
‘Counterfeit or mishandled’ Botox shots hospitalize women in several US states, CDC warns. https://t.co/ZpV5J5pHTF Click the image to read more:
‘Counterfeit or mishandled’ Botox shots hospitalize women in several US states, CDC warns https://t.co/kxnmftZ6ql
Multiple women sick after botched Botox shots have been reported in 9 states, including Florida: https://t.co/V6LqCjwul2
Health officials are investigating illnesses linked with injections of Botox across several U.S. states. As of April 12, 19 people across nine states reported “harmful reactions” after receiving injections. In some cases, the shots were counterfeit. https://t.co/rU5TlTBiop
CDC investigating reports of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 9 states https://t.co/MYxZyCjUJh
Federal agencies and state and local health departments are investigating reports of reactions to injections of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, across nine states https://t.co/33cDvYQnhY https://t.co/6pV6CW2QCl
The CDC and FDA are continuing to investigate after 19 people across the U.S. have experienced harmful reactions after being given botulinum toxin injections. Here's what to know: https://t.co/qJcVIjt5ZG
Bogus Botox poisoning outbreak spreads to 9 states, CDC says https://t.co/AdASLtwwRH
19 people in 9 states, including N.Y. and N.J., fall ill after botched Botox Of those, nine individuals — all of them female ranging in age from 25 to 59 — required hospitalization. https://t.co/cRrBVftkel
The CDC has launched an investigation as at least 19 people from nine states have reported serious reactions after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings. https://t.co/9DsqVi3fAM https://t.co/ftYlg6pjL0
The CDC is investigating reports of harmful reactions to injections of counterfeit or mishandled Botox. Nine people have been hospitalized so far. https://t.co/ta1zpLRB85
Dangerous counterfeit versions of botulinum toxin — better known as Botox — are being linked to an outbreak that has sickened 19 people in nine states, causing nine hospitalizations, federal safety officials are warning. https://t.co/z2fKYDx5wk
Fake Botox that sickened 2 Illinoisans with botulism-like illness impacting other states https://t.co/55Cy5tQMMI
FDA And CDC Launch Investigation Into Counterfeit Botox: What To Know https://t.co/XyErwgaKF3 https://t.co/0jot8wRPGB
⚠️ CDC & partners are investigating reports of harmful reactions linked to counterfeit “Botox." See a doctor immediately if you have symptoms, such as blurry vision, drooping eyelids, or difficulty swallowing: https://t.co/gl27qtr12W https://t.co/XPOBhNNIkp
Feds probe injuries from counterfeit Botox injections Nine people were hospitalized, and four were treated with botulinum antitoxin over concerns concerns that botulinum could spread beyond the injection site. https://t.co/T2lmtSbqfH Counterfeit Botox photo: courtesy of FDA https://t.co/cOZya98E36
Users of suspected counterfeit products are experiencing botulism-like symptoms. https://t.co/R8p3GKEsCb
Today, in @WaysandMeansGOP, I highlighted how counterfeit Chinese products are hurting American businesses, including Ampro Industries in Memphis, TN. I asked @USTradeRep @AmbassadorTai what she is doing to adequately protect intellectual property and address the surge of… https://t.co/jdTbEcIiRb
US FDA warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections https://t.co/qoCsjrqDGf https://t.co/SHIi714Qcx
Counterfeit Botox blamed in 9-state outbreak of botulism-like illnesses. https://t.co/QnhJoa1Nce
Fake Botox is behind 19 reports of vision problems and difficulty breathing and swallowing in at least nine states, the FDA says. https://t.co/J9SEgTjvn0
Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states, including Florida https://t.co/RUgOgqifWt
CDC investigating botched Botox shots that have hospitalized women https://t.co/rX5TC7drmF https://t.co/zrOJpb8DRf
Federal agencies and health departments are investigating reports of reactions to injections of counterfeit or mishandled Botox across nine states: https://t.co/e5x0Rv7Uz7 #fox44tx
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 19 cases of harmful reactions to counterfeit Botox across nine states, the agency said Monday. https://t.co/ONPXMwZHNY
CDC investigating botched Botox shots that have hospitalized women in multiple states https://t.co/XFkrCZXOAP https://t.co/XDiuDjB7wa
CDC probing 19 cases of adverse reaction to counterfeit Botox https://t.co/rTNFY4WH1h
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday alerted health care professionals and consumers that unsafe counterfeit versions of AbbVie's Botox were given to consumers for cosmetic purposes in multiple states. https://t.co/vQ8EJ3rsqg https://t.co/vQ8EJ3rsqg
We're getting our first detailed look at those counterfeit Botox shots now linked to at least 9 hospitalizations @US_FDA says products can be identified by some red flags like how it describes ingredient and unit doses https://t.co/uduXQ28Wli https://t.co/2EyV1LtWz7
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 for cosmetic purposes: https://t.co/vG064kaAZH https://t.co/HsSJwP6Nw5
❖ FDA SAYS COUNTERFEIT VERSION OF BOTOX FOUND IN MULTIPLE STATES
At least 19 people — all women — have gotten sick after counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections. https://t.co/aSwAzQ01uX
Federal authorities say 19 people across nine states, including New Jersey, reported illness after being injected with counterfeit or mishandled Botox. Symptoms have included drooping eyelids, dry mouth and trouble swallowing. https://t.co/36YZxODoSm
CDC widens investigation into botulism-like illness possibly linked to fake Botox in 9 states https://t.co/93rXMAhpNK
At least 19 women in nine states reportedly became sick after they got Botox, either having gotten the injections from people who were never licensed or trained to give the shots or received them in “non-healthcare settings,” including homes or spas. https://t.co/6Pmla73qrm
A CDC investigation into people hospitalized with botulism-like illness after receiving cosmetic injections - commonly known as "botox" - that were administered in non-medical settings has widened. https://t.co/wgch473wub