SAN ANTONIO \u2013 DermaRite is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall for certain products due to a possible microbial contamination.<\/p>\n
The contamination, known as Burkholderia cepacia, could result in life-threatening infections, including sepsis, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<\/p>\n
The contaminated products may have been used by immunocompromised individuals or caregivers of immunocompromised individuals, the FDA said.<\/p>\n
While healthy adults will likely only have local infections if they use the recalled products, immunocompromised individuals are more likely to experience more severe infections, which could lead to life-threatening injuries, the FDA said.<\/p>\n
As of this writing, there have been no reports of adverse reactions related to this recall.<\/p>\n
The FDA listed the following products in its recall notice:<\/p>\n
DermaKleen – This is an over-the-counter (OTC) Healthcare antiseptic lotion soap for handwashing. It contains Vitamin E, which helps decrease bacteria on the skin.<\/p>\n
KleenFoam – This is an OTC Antimicrobial foam soap used to help disinfect after assisting ill people, changing diapers or before coming into contact with a person under treatment for medical care.<\/p>\n
DermaSarra – This is an OTC External analgesic used for temporary relief of itching with minor skin irritations because of dry skin, sunburn, insect bites and detergents.<\/p>\n
PeriGiene – This is an OTC Antiseptic cleanser to be used in the perineal area.<\/p>\n
DermaRite has reached out to all known distributors and customers by email to inspect and destroy the affected products, the FDA said.<\/p>\n
These products were sold through DermaRite\u2019s website and on Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have questions about the recall, you can call Mary Goldberg at 973-569-9000, extension 104, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The FDA said you can also email voluntary.action@dermarite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have experienced any adverse reactions related to this product, please contact your healthcare provider immediately.<\/p>\n