Over the past few months, several warnings have been issued on products that could serve as a health or safety risk to consumers. Now, another urgent warning has been issued, emphasizing the importance of destroying the unsafe product immediately. The DermaRite hand soap that was previously recalled has now been expanded to more locations. This means there is a risk that more people will be affected.
The details about the Urgent Warning
A few months ago, there was a warning about a specific hand soap that consumers should stop using immediately. A DermaRite Industries hand soap recall has been expanded to more than 30 products. For this reason, the company participated in a voluntary process of recalling these products that were added to the first list that was previously released. Some of these products include:
- deodorant,
- lotions,
- shampoo, and
- hand sanitizer.
The original warning of this recall was initiated in July. The warning was expanded over concerns that there is a possibility of more products that may include Burkholderia cepacia complex. According to a release done by the company stated that exposure to this specific bacterium could “result in serious and life-threatening infections.”
In addition, he releases a note saying, “For healthy individuals with minor skin lesions, the use of the product may result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals the infection could spread into the blood stream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis.”
Affected products added to the list
In a previous recall that related to the products of DermaRite, only a few products were added to that list. Now more products have been exposed to it and possibly more consumers affected. The list below is the original list with the products that were firstly affected:
- DermaKleen
- DermaSarra
- KleenFoam
- PeriGiene
Now, there are several more products added to the list. This skincare company has expanded the list because there is a risk of infections that may occur if the consumers apply it to their skin. According to DermaRite, the products below are the recent ones added to the list that consumers should stay away from:
- 3-N-1
- 4-N-1
- Clean-N-Free
- DermaCerin
- DemaDaily
- DermaFungal
- DemaKlenz
- DermaMed
- DermaRain
- DermaSyn
- DermaVantage
- DermaVera
- Gel Rite
- Hand E Foam
- Lantiseptic
- LubriSilk
- PeriFresh
- PeriGuard
- Renew Hair and Body Wash
- Renew Dimethicone
- Renew Full Body Wash & Shampoo
- Renew Periprotect
- Renew Skin Repair
- San-E-Foam
- TotalBath
- TotalFoam
- UltraSure
- WhirlBath
This is an important recall of the products listed on this list and consumers are urged to adhere to the warning that was given. Using these products can lead to severe condition that should be treated by a third party. Therefore, to prevent this from occurring consumers are encouraged to remain alert and adhere to this warning.
What steps to take next?
If there are any consumers who may be affected, they are encouraged to immediately contact their physician. They can also contact their health care providers if consumers experience health issues after using the recalled products. The warning that was issued that consumers should get rid of these products immediately.
DermaRite told its consumers and distributors to “immediately examine available inventory and destroy all affected products in accordance with each facility’s process.” If there are any questions that consumers require about the recall, they are more than welcome to email [email protected]. Affected consumers are also welcome to call 888-943-5190 during normal business hours, if they require more information.
The fact that this is an urgent warning is to highlight the importance to get rid of the products, indicated how severe the damage may be. Therefore, consumers are encouraged to take the steps mentioned above if they do find themselves in a situation where they used these products or even if they just have it in their possession.