Sargent Art Recalls Craft Paints Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
Source: CPSC Recall #17003
Recall Date
2016-10-04
Manufacturer
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Units Affected
About 2.8 million units of paint in the U.S. (in addition, 20,000 units in Canada)
Products Involved
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Hobby Lobby, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ShopSargentArt.com from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $1 and $8.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
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
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28