Counterfeit Botox Injections Are Sending People to Hospitals in Multiple U.S. States — and the CDC Warns the Risk Is Ongoing

The CDC has an active warning about harmful and potentially fatal reactions from counterfeit Botox and mishandled botulinum toxin injections, documented across multiple U.S. states. A 2024 investigation found 22 hospitalizations, including 4 on ventilators. The CDC warning remains active in 2026.