1998P-0724 Prohibition of Cochineal Extract and Carmine Color Additives
FDA Comment Number : EC14
Submitter : Dr. Arthur Church Date & Time: 02/17/2006 10:02:12
Organization : Dr. Arthur Church
Category : Health Professional
Issue Areas/Comments
GENERAL
GENERAL
My wife has recently experienced angioedema from lipstick. After much trial and error, Carmine appears to be the problem. Skin prick test of 3+ after application of Burt's Bees lip color - to forearm.