DermaRite Industries has voluntarily recalled several lots of hand soap and lotion products distributed across the US and Puerto Rico due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, which can cause life-threatening sepsis in immunocompromised individuals. No adverse events have been reported yet, but consumers are advised to check affected lot numbers, destroy the products, and consult a healthcare provider if they experience symptoms.
DermaRite Industries has voluntarily recalled multiple lots of hand soap and lotion products distributed across the U.S. and Puerto Rico due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, which can cause life-threatening sepsis in immunocompromised individuals. The company has not reported any adverse events yet, but consumers are advised to check affected lot numbers and destroy any contaminated products, especially if they are immunocompromised.
Four brands of hand soaps and skin products are being recalled nationwide in the US due to contamination with bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, which can cause infections and sepsis, especially in immunosuppressed individuals. The products, including DermaKleen, KleenFoam, DermaSarra, and PeriGiene, are available online and possibly in public facilities, with no reported adverse events so far. Consumers are advised to contact the company for questions.
