CPSC recall 17003
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-10-27
On 2016-10-27 the CPSC announced a recall of Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints by Sargent Art, citing the paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects in immunocompromised individuals, posing a risk of serious illness including a….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17003 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-10-04 |
| Published | 2016-10-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Sargent Art |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints | This recall involves 13 types of Sargent Art tempera and finger paints. 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
Reason
The paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects in immunocompromised individuals, posing a risk of serious illness including a bacterial infection. Consumers with healthy immune systems are not generally affected by the bacteria.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Sargent-Art-Recalls-Craft-Paints
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