Recall: Golden Artist Colors Recalls QoR Synthetic Ox Gall due to Skin Irritation (Recall Alert)
Description: The product is designed to be used with artists' watercolor paints in small amounts to improve flow and wetting. It is clear and of low viscosity and packaged in a 59 ml clear glass jar with a dropper lid. Product code of 7001000-2 appears on the label. One of the following batch numbers is printed on the bottom of the jar: 365254, 366319, 366405 or 366626.
Name of product: QoR® Synthetic Ox Gall
Units: About 470 units and 90 in Canada
Manufacturer: Golden Artist Colors, New Berlin, NY
Hazard: Risk of skin rash or blistering
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
Recall date: August 19, 2014
Incidents/Injuries: None
Sold At: Fine-art supply stores nationwide and on their websites from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $11.
Manufactured in: United States
Consumer contact: Golden Artist Colors, Inc. at (800) 959-6453 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or go to www.qorcolors.com and click on "News" for more information.
Recall number: 14-744