Hand soap brand recalled over presence of potentially deadly bacteria
Medical hand soap brand recalls four types of its products
- Medical hand soap brand DermaRite has recalled four types of its products sold across the United States and Puerto Rico.
- The recall was initiated after the detection of Burkholderia cepacia, a potentially deadly and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, in the soap products.
- These over-the-counter antiseptic soaps are primarily used by healthcare professionals in settings such as hospitals and nursing homes.
- The bacteria poses a significant risk, particularly to immunosuppressed individuals and those with chronic lung diseases, potentially leading to life-threatening infections like sepsis.
- DermaRite has instructed distributors and customers to immediately examine stock and destroy affected products, with no adverse events reported to date.