Glo Germ school laboratory chemicals

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. Emergency room

   Made Dec 21, 2017 · , sent to the company Jan 2, 2018 · , published by CPSC Jan 25, 2018

   The product, in the report: Glo Germ is a fantastic product which safely and graphically demonstrates to students and adults alike how germs are spread. Used throughout the United States in schools, hospitals and food services, Glo Germ consists of an odorless lotion or powder which glows brightly when exposed to ultraviolet light. Perfect for your health curriculum. To demonstrate proper hand washing, simply have students rub Glo Germ lotion on their hands. This simulates the spread of thousands of tiny plastic fluorescent ‘germs’ on their hands. Then, ask each students to wash their hands as they normally would. Finally, a fluorescent ultraviolet lamp may be used to spot the remaining ‘germs’. Under the lamp, the plastic ‘germs’ glow brightly so that they may be easily seen by the student. To use the powder to show how germs are spread through contact, shake a small amount of the powder into the palm of your hand and shake hands with several other people. Use the ultraviolet lamp to demonstrate that you have transferred ‘germs’ to them.

   Hello, my name is [REDACTED]. Mother of a [REDACTED]. She attends [REDACTED] Elementary, at [REDACTED], MI. My daughter and half her class had a severe chemical reaction to your product. It was used by Ferris State Univeristy in Michigan to teach the kids about hand-washing . It occurred on . 11-10-17. The teachers called us parents inside for a special meeting. Half the class had ice bags on I their bright red, itching faces, necks and hands. The school said it may have been contact dermatitis and ---to-ke p-an -eye-Gn-th&--kids They-saiEl-te-see-a-ElGGter--if/when-needed.,- I--teelr[REDACTED]-te-the-ER-that-day. -­ The ER doctor said it looked like a chemical burn and it was not a contagious illness. They prescribed medication. My daughter’s face hurt to even touch it for 5 days. It itched severely, even after the redness left it (after meds were given) . [REDACTED] has a scar from the burn :m her face, now. It slowly healed. [REDACTED] told me that other kids told her, that it burned their hands when they touched the glow-in-the dark lotion. [REDACTED] said that wherever they touched their hands, it burned and itched severely. I saw half her class with ice bags on their faces. They all had a severe reaction. It occurred at the same time, after they used the lotion. I found out that that batch was used at [REDACTED]. The school nurse ([REDACTED]) said that they disposed of that batch and that batch wont be used again. The principal called me last week and told me: the school wont use that lotion again and not on my daughter. I am still very concerned, that it may not have been just that batch. It may have been the product in general. It affected half the children in her class and my daughter, severely. My daughter and others sought medical care. I am concerned about anyone using this product, esp those with chemical allergies (like my daughter and -her class). I pray that this email gets noticed . I don ‘t see the school calling the EPA and your company. I ain doing so. I don’t understand why. They admit the lotion was the problem . I called and no face virus was reported to the health department by anyone, as of 11-17-17. I don’t think the school called at all. Doctors didn’t call them. I spoke with the health department, on 11-17-17. The class reaction occurred at the same time, same day and when they all touched the lotion . [REDACTED] said it burned her hand the instant it touched her. Her friend and other’s had the same reaction . I wanted your company to know, and draw that batch off the market for anyone to use . I am very concerned about anyone using your product in general. lnoted on the chemical sheet for glor-germ ..it said it may cause allergies and there was no safety guarantee. That really concerns me. I am filng this complaint with your company. I pray that the product gets pulled $the marker and that the particular lot number that was used on my daughter and her class, gets removed and recalled . I ask for the public to be made known of this complaint and concerns . Please investigate the batch and your product. I want everyone to be safe. The lot number for the glo-germ that was used is: #680207005024. The schoOlalso gave me a sample that _w l) ed, I will also be calling the EPA. They need to be aware, as well. -Pka- o tact me back at [REDACTED].

   Where

   Big Rapids, Michigan: School

   Who was involved

   Age 8, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Unspecified

   As this report names them

   Brand Glo Germ, made or sold by Glo Germ Company

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

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