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Neutrogena Recalls Towelettes Over Bacterial Contamination Risk

10/27/2025

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Neutrogena Recalls Towelettes

Neutrogena is voluntarily recalling 1,312 cases of Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes due to contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Pluralibacter gergoviae is an environmental bacterium that poses health risks, especially for people with weakened immune systems.
The recall is Class II, indicating health risks, and the contamination source remains unidentified; no illnesses have been reported.
This action follows Amika's similar 2025 recall for potential P. gergoviae contamination in its shampoo products.

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Neutrogena Wipes Recall

Neutrogena, the makeup brand owned by Kenvue, recalls over 15,000 packages of wipes due to contamination.
The recall covers 1,312 cases of the 50-count, 25-pack makeup remover ultrasoft cleansing towelettes sold in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas.
The wipes tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae, which can cause infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
The recall was upgraded to Class II on October 3, with no illnesses reported.

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Neutrogena Recalls Towelettes

Neutrogena is voluntarily recalling 1,312 cases of Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes due to contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Pluralibacter gergoviae is an environmental bacterium that poses health risks, especially for people with weakened immune systems.
The recall is Class II, indicating health risks, and the contamination source remains unidentified; no illnesses have been reported.
This action follows Amika's similar 2025 recall for potential P. gergoviae contamination in its shampoo products.

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