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FDA: Nature Relief's Instant Wart and Mole Remover Recalled


 

The Food and Drug Administration and Nature Relief have issued a joint recall notice for Instant Wart and Mole Remover.

The product's active ingredient, calcium oxide, may cause severe burns of the skin, particularly to areas where the skin is thin.

The FDA received a report of an injury requiring medical attention after use of the product, which is sold as a kit.

Consumers using the product should immediately discontinue use and dispose of the product. The FDA also advised consumers to have their moles checked by a clinician to rule our cancer.

At press time, the company's website was still live and promoting the product.

Adverse events should be reported to MedWatch.

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