At least 19 women across nine US states appear to have been poisoned by bogus injections of Botox, t he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported late Monday.
Counterfeit Botox found in multiple states linked to hospitalizations
The CDC is investigating cases in several states believed to be linked to at least 19 people reporting botulism-like illness after receiving the injections for cosmetic purposes.
Counterfeit Botox has been found in several states. Here’s what consumers should know.
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.
Counterfeit Botox blamed in 9-state outbreak of botulism-like illnesses
people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
Fake Botox Is Sending People to the Hospital
Off-brand Botox products from unlicensed sources are causing adverse reactions and hospitalizations across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration.
CDC Warns of 19 Cases of Botched Botox Shots in 9 States
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Counterfeit or mishandled Botox shots have triggered harmful reactions in 19 people in nine states, U.S. health officials warned Monday.
AbbVie working with FDA after reports of fake Botox versions
The FDA is probing counterfeit versions of AbbVie's (ABBV) anti-wrinkle injection, Botox, after reports of adverse reactions including hospitalizations. Read more here.
CDC investigating botched Botox shots that have hospitalized women in multiple states
The agency received reports of 19 women across the US who were given counterfeit botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, by unlicensed or untrained individuals.
Olivia Culpo details everything she has — and hasn’t — done to her face: Botox, filler, buccal fat removal
I, for the record, have never had plastic surgery,” Culpo said in a TikTok video before detailing all of the Botox and filler she’s tried.