Key Points
- A recall of various personal hygiene and over-the-counter medical care products has been expanded due to potential microbial contamination.
- The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.
- The manufacturer has notified its distributors and customers to destroy any affected products immediately.
DermaRite Industries, LLC has expanded its recall of various hand sanitizers, cleansers, skin protectants, and deodorants due to potential microbial contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In August, the New Jersey-based manufacturer of medical care and skin care products recalled multiple types of its over-the-counter cleansers and soaps due to microbial contamination. That recall now includes additional products and lots, including over-the-counter antifungal cream, external analgesic, soaps, and hand sanitizers.
A full list of products along with expiration dates and label images can be found on the FDA’s website. The products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.
The bacteria Burkholderia cepacia complex can be found in the products and cause serious or life-threatening infections, especially if used by immunocompromised individuals or people tending to immunocompromised individuals, the FDA warns.
According to the agency, the use of the products by healthy individuals with minor skin lesions will likely result in local infections. In immunocompromised individuals, the infection is more likely to spread into the bloodstream, leading to life-threatening sepsis.
Symptoms of an infection may include fever and fatigue. People who are immunocompromised or those with chronic lung conditions, including cystic fibrosis, are at higher risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Contact your physician or healthcare provider if you have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products, and find out if the products were used in your healthcare facility. DermaRite has notified its distributors and customers to destroy any affected products.
For any other questions, consumers should contact Sedgwick, the company handling the recall, at 888-943-5190, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or email [email protected].
If you experience any issues or adverse reactions due to the use of these recalled products, you can also file a report with the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.