NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Georgia Brown, Equine Miracle Corp.
936-687-2800
For Immediate Release
Nationwide Recall of Miracle Leg Paint Veterinary Drug Because of Potential Health Risk to Animals and Humans
Grapeland, TX - May 30, 2002 -- Equine Miracle Corp. of Grapeland, Texas is recalling its Miracle Leg Paint for horses, 4oz container, because the product contains a mercuric chloride blistering agent, a poison to animals and humans.
There are no approved veterinary drug products that contain mercury as an active
ingredient, and the use of mercuric blistering agents is not generally recognized
as safe and effective. There are safety concerns for humans handling products
containing mercuric chloride blistering agents. Poisoning and death have occurred
in humans after applying the mercuric chloride products to large areas of the
skin.
The product, administered topically on horses for the treatment of lameness,
shin bucks, bows, chips, splints, and other horse leg ailments, was distributed
nationwide to veterinarians, dealers, and consumers. All Miracle Leg Paint remaining
on the market is subject to this recall.
To date no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.
Consumers who have purchased this veterinary drug are urged not to use it but
to instead destroy the product by contacting their local waste management services
and determining appropriate methods of destruction for this toxic product. Consumers
with questions may contact Equine Miracle Corp. at 1-936-687-2800.
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