US marshals on Friday seized 12,682 applicator tubes of a
cosmetic called Age Intervention Eyelash, which may harm some
users' vision, the Food and Drug Administration said.
The product, promoted as increasing eyelash growth, is sold and
distributed by San Jose, California-based Jan Marini Skin Research
Inc., which did not return a phone call seeking comment.
The FDA said it considered the product "adulterated" and
potentially dangerous to certain people, including those with
elevated pressure inside the eye.
It said the sales value of the seized tubes was about US$2
million and the marshals acted at FDA request.
Consumers, dermatologists and beauticians who may still have Age
Intervention Eyelash should discontinue using it and discard it,
FDA said.
It recommended consumers consult health care providers if they
have experienced any problems they suspect are related to the
product's use.
(Agencies Via China Daily November 19, 2007)