Cosmetic Recalls Dominated By Microbial Contamination
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Infographic – An analysis by "The Rose Sheet" of FDA data from 2011-2015 finds bacterial or mold contamination to be the most frequently cited rationale for cosmetic recalls reported during the five-year period. Click the buttons in the interactive graphic below to view and compare data.
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