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DermaRite Expands Recall of 30+ Contaminated Products

9/10/2025

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DermaRite Industries has expanded its recall of over 30 products, including soaps, sanitizers, and lotions, due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria.
The FDA warns these products may lead to serious infections or sepsis, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
The recall, initially issued in July, now includes various skin creams and deodorants.
Affected products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Consumers should check their medicine cabinets and discard recalled items immediately.

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DermaRite Industries has expanded its recall of over 30 products, including soaps, sanitizers, and lotions, due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria.
The FDA warns these products may lead to serious infections or sepsis, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
The recall, initially issued in July, now includes various skin creams and deodorants.
Affected products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Consumers should check their medicine cabinets and discard recalled items immediately.