Hand soap recalled for bacteria linked to ‘life-threatening sepsis’
DermaRite Industries recalled multiple soap products due to Burkholderia cepacia contamination, which can cause life-threatening sepsis in immunocompromised individuals, with no reported adverse events so far.
- DermaRite has recalled four types of medical hand soaps due to potential microbial contamination by Burkholderia cepacia, a bacteria that can cause serious infections in healthcare settings.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that B. cepacia can lead to life-threatening infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
- DermaRite has notified distributors and customers to examine their stock and destroy the affected products, which include DermaKleen and KleenFoam.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that Burkholderia cepacia can cause life-threatening infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
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