The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating reports of harmful reactions among people who received injections of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin, known as "Botox," the agency said on Monday.
As of Monday, the CDC has received reports of 19 people in nine states who experienced harmful reactions after receiving counterfeit Botox injections or injections administered by unlicensed or untrained individuals and (or) in non-healthcare settings, such as homes or spas.