Craft Paints (Sargent Art) – bacterial exposure risk (2016)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints
Brand
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa. is recalling Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints. The hazard is: The paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026