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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||