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Med Spa Owner Admits Bootleg Botox Caused Botulism, Guardian Reports

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Midday Movers
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At a glance

  • First reported by The Guardian: “New York City med spa owner admits to giving client botulism with bootleg Botox”.
  • Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:18 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
  • Topics: New York City.

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  • The GuardianNew York City med spa owner admits to giving client botulism with bootleg Botox

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFolks, it's BBN USA, and the Guardian reports a New York City med spa owner pleaded guilty in federal court to smuggling bootleg Botox from Asia.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOne client developed botulism. Klara Shuster admitted importing mislabeled product illegally and giving it to clients. Please, check your face provider's paperwork!

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, I love a discount, but I draw the line at a face that's also a science experiment. My forehead has standards. Mostly.

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