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Safety alert on Chelford Children's

The Irish Medicines Board has issued an alert on Chelford Children's "5 Face Paint" set with stencil on safety grounds (Barcode 5015931122122).  It has now been withdrawn from the market.

This face paint set contains five paints (black, white, blue, yellow, red), a stencil and two applicators. Tests have found excessive levels of lead in the yellow paint.

If you have this product, stop your child from using it and return the product to the shop where you purchased it for a full refund.  If you have any health concerns you are advised to contact your GP.

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News posted on November 11, 2011

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