7 days ago
UKHSA urgent bacteria warning as public urged to avoid three wet wipe brands
Midsection Of Woman Holding Wet Wipe
The UK Health Security Agency has urged the public to avoid using three wet wipe brands following a contamination outbreak.
UKHSA has said the public should not use certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to the risk of infection, and must dispose of them.
The following products have been found to be affected: ValueAid Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes
Microsafe Moist Wipe Alcohol Free
Steroplast Sterowipe Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes
The health agency said: "These products which may have been used for 'skin cleansing' and cleaning in or around wounds have been withdrawn from sale but may still be found in some first aid kits and in people's homes.
"These products are not routinely used in the NHS. If you have these products (listed above), you are advised not to use them and to dispose of them in your household waste as a precautionary measure given the potential for contamination."
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