US EditionSoap Recalled as It Can Cause ‘Serious and Life-Threatening Infections,’ Including Sepsis
UNITED STATES, AUG 10 – DermaRite Industries recalled multiple soap products due to Burkholderia cepacia contamination, posing serious infection risks to immunocompromised individuals, with no reported cases so far.
- On Friday, DermaRite Industries, LLC issued a nationwide recall after detecting bacteria, prompting Walmart to pull affected handwash products from shelves.
- Tests revealed contamination by a waterborne bacterium, Burkholderia cepacia, which may cause serious infections in vulnerable individuals, according to DermaRite Industries, LLC.
- Multiple batches of DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene distributed across the U.S. and Puerto Rico have been recalled, with expiration dates from August 2025 to February 2027.
- Consumers are urged to discard affected products immediately to avoid sepsis risk, and anyone with symptoms should call 911 or seek emergency care, though no incidents have been reported.
- Affected individuals may report adverse events to FDA’s MedWatch or contact Mary Goldberg at 973-569-9000 ext. 104, Monday through Friday.
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