From Fox Business: Several hand soaps, cleansers and antiseptics have been voluntarily recalled over a bacteria contamination that could lead to “life-threatening sepsis.”
DermaRite Industries recalled its DermaKleen antiseptic lotion soap with vitamin E in 1,000-milliliter and 800-milliliter sizes, KleenFoam antibacterial foam soap with aloe vera in 1,000-milliliter sizes, DermaSarra external analgesic in 7.5-ounce sizes and PeriGiene antiseptic cleanser in 7.5-ounce sizes.
The products were distributed across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Products impacted by the recall have expiration dates from July of this year to February 2027.
A press release by the FDA includes the following important details:
DermaRite Industries, LLC is voluntarily recalling individual lots of products in the table below due to microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepecia.
Risk Statement: Burkholderia Cepacia Complex in these products may result in serious and life-threatening infections. The contaminated products may be used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals. In healthy individuals with minor skin lesions the use of the product will more likely result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals the infection is more likely to spread into blood stream leading to life-threatening sepsis. To date, DermaRite has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
DermaKleen is an OTC Healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
DermaSarra is an OTC External analgesic indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to: dry skin, insect bites, detergents, sunburn.
KleenFoam is an OTC Antimicrobial foam soap with Aloe Vera indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
PeriGiene is an OTC Antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.
DermaRite Industries Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DermaKleen, Dermasarra, Kleenfoam, and Perigiene Products Due to Burkholderia cepacia Contamination https://t.co/NblRdjL2FY pic.twitter.com/i4Y3VnSpJB
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