A popular skin and wound care company announced the voluntary recall of several over-the-counter cleansing products due to a microbial bacteria that can have serious consequences.
Burkholderia cepecia led DermaRite Industries to recall its antiseptic handwashing lotion soap made with Vitamin E called DermaKleen, topical analgesic cream DermaSarra, an antimicrobial foam soap made with aloe vera called KleenFoam, and an antiseptic cleanser used in the perineal area called PeriGiene.
The soap and lotion are distributed nationwide.
Without disclosing how the cleansing products became contaminated, DermaRite company leaders said there have been no adverse events related to the recall as of Aug. 11.
“We are committed to the safety and satisfaction of our customers,” DermaRite’s Monica Johnson told NTD in an email. “Out of an abundance of caution, we issued a voluntary press release. FDA is aware of this recall and we are working with them.”
DermaRite, a manufacturer of skin and wound care products that are often used by health care facilities, urged consumers to contact their physician or health care provider if they experience any problems related to using the products.
Glucose Monitor Recall
Just last month, Dexcom voluntarily recalled its Continuous Glucose Monitor Receiver because it may skip dangerous blood sugar level alerts in diabetics, according to a July 17 FDA advisory.The recall applies to Dexcom G6, G7, ONE, and ONE+ receivers, which are part of continuous glucose monitoring systems that help people with diabetes track glucose levels in real time.
Consumers use the device to measure the severity of hypoglycemia, which the Mayo Clinic states is a condition in which glucose or blood sugar level is lower than the standard range.
“There have been at least 56 reported injuries,” an FDA alert stated. “There have been no reports of death.”