Product name | WIC nutrition plates | |
Description | This recall involves WIC nutrition plates which illustrate the recommended distribution of the food groups. The plates contain dividers that include labels and colorful pictures showing the portion sizes for protein, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. The plates are 12 inches long x 9 inches wide. The back of WIC Nutrition Plate has the safety label, Brush Art website and logo, date code of 7-18 and location of manufacture. The units that have an engraved stamp of ISP219 are not subject to recall. | |
Problem | The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved. | |
Distribution | Distributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana. | |
Company | Brush Art 800-778-9005; web site www.brushart.com | |
Dates sold | August 2018 through November 2018 | |
Date posted | 03/14/2019 | |
Additional information | For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Brush-Art-Recalls-WIC-Nutrition-Plates-Due-to-Fire-Hazard | |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |