DermaRite Industries has issued an urgent recall for several of its hand- and skin-care products sold in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
These products were found to be contaminated with a bacterium known as Burkholderia cepacia complex, which could lead to serious and potentially life-threatening infections. This bacterium is typically found in water and soil and can cause various infections in humans, such as lung infections, fever, and fatigue.
The recalled products are DermaKleen, KleenFoam, DermaSarra, and PeriGiene. To ensure the recall is effective and that all affected products are taken off the market right away, the company is coordinating with distribution partners.
Understanding the Potential Health Risks
The company’s official news release provides a clear breakdown of the potential health risks for different users. Healthy individuals with minor skin breaks or abrasions are susceptible to localized skin infections after using the contaminated soap.
Those with weakened immune systems could suffer a serious—and often fatal—condition. The infection is more likely to spread into the bloodstream, leading to life-threatening sepsis.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reiterated the signs and symptoms, noting fever, exhaustion, and possible respiratory infections, particularly among susceptible patients.
List of Recalled Products
Review the reorder numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates below to determine whether the products you have are impacted.
- DermaSarra packed in 7.5 oz tube, 24/case
- PeriGiene packed in 7.5 oz bottle, 48/case
- DermaKleen packed in 800 mL, 12/case; 1000 mL, 10/case
- KleenFoam packed 1000 mL, 6/case
- Reorder codes:
- DermaSarra — #00188
- PeriGiene — #00198
- DermaKleen — #0090BB and #0092BB
- KleenFoam — #0093F
- Customers are urged to stop using these products immediately and dispose of them.
For any inquiries, you can contact DermaRite Industries at 973-569-9000, ext. 104, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. You can also use the customer email [email protected]. By email, you can obtain the official form, complete it, and send it. You can also submit a report directly through the FDA’s website.
Conclusion
Contact your doctor or healthcare provider right away if you believe a recalled product has caused any adverse health effects. It is also strongly recommended that any negative reactions or product-quality issues be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch program. This is essential to safeguard public health and ensure the relevant authorities are informed of any potential harm.