Recall on craft paints due to bacteria

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts paints recalled for possible bacteria contamination.

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A massive recall this morning with millions of gallons of arts and crafts paints that could be a health hazard.



The CPSC and Sargent Art are recalling 13 types of tempera and finger paints because they could contain a harmful bacteria.



Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Amazon and other major retailers sold the paint from May 2015 to June of this year.



If you have any of this product, stop using them and contact Sargent Art for a refund.



All colors and sizes of the following types of Sargent Art paints are included in the recall:


Art-Time Tempera Paint


Liquid Tempera Paint


Art-Time Washable Finger Paint



Supreme Tempera Paint


Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Finger Paint


Value Tempera Paint


Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Tempera Paint


Washable Finger Paint



Art-Time Washable Glitter Finger Paint


Washable Glitter Paint


Art-Time Washable Paint


Washable Tempera Paint


Fluorescent Tempera Paint

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