Medical hand soap brand recalls four types of its products
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.
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