DermaRite expands hand soap recall to include more skincare products

DermaRite Industries is voluntarily recalling more than 30 products “out of an abundance of caution” over potential microbial contamination.

A hand soap recall initiated by a skincare company in August over potential bacterial contamination has expanded to more than 30 products, including lotions and shampoo.

DermaRite Industries, based in North Bergen, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling more than 30 products “out of an abundance of caution” over potential microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepacia complex, according to a recent news release.

B. cepacia may result in serious and life-threatening infections, especially if used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals, the company said, adding “the infection could spread into the blood stream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis.”

In healthy individuals with minor skin lesions, “the use of the product may result in local infections,” DermaRite said.

DermaRite first initiated the recall in August with only handsoaps included in it.

Here is what to know about the recall.

What DermaRite products are included in the recall?

Products included in the expanded recall include:

• 3-N-1: A thick foaming, rinse-free, body wash, shampoo, and perineal cleanser.
• 4-N-1: A no-rinse wash cream intended to temporarily protect and help relieve chafed or cracked skin.
• Clean-N-Free: A mild, rinse-free, body wash, shampoo, and perineal cleanser that cleans and refreshes without water. Perfect for bed-bound residents and patients.
• DermaCerin: A skin protectant moisturizing cream indicated to temporarily protect and help relieve dry, chapped, or cracked skin.
• DemaDaily: A moisturizing lotion that soothes dry, sensitive skin.
• DermaFungal: An OTC antifungal cream intended for the treatment and prevention of most athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
• DermaKleen: An OTC healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
• DemaKlenz: A mild, non-irritating wound cleanser. Gentle on sensitive wounds. Effectively removes debris and dead tissue. No rinsing necessary. Reduces Odor
• DermaMed: An OTC skin protectant intended to dry the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, oak, or sumac, or other skin irritations.
• DermaRain: An extra mild bodywash and shampoo that is pH balanced and dye free. Suitable for all skin types.
• DermaSarra: An OTC external analgesic indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to dry skin, insect bites, detergents, or sunburn.
• DermaSyn: A hydrogel wound dressing that provides and helps maintain a moist wound environment, facilitating autolytic debridement.
• DermaVantage moisturizing lotion soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.
• DermaVera: A full-body cleanser suitable for skin and hair. Moisturizes with shea butter.
• Gel Rite: An OTC instant gel hand sanitizer with vitamin E used to decrease bacteria on the skin. It is recommended for repeated use.
• Hand E Foam: An OTC foaming hand sanitizer with vitamin E used for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin. It is recommended for repeated use.
• KleenFoam: An OTC antimicrobial foam soap with Aloe Vera indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
• Lantiseptic: An OTC skin protectant indicated to temporarily protect minor cuts, scrapes and burns. It helps prevent and temporarily protect chapped or cracked skin.
• LubriSilk: A lotion that soothes, lubricates, and softens rough, dry skin. Use on hands, face, legs, elbows and heels for healthy, moisturized skin.
• PeriGiene: An OTC antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.
• PeriGuard: An OTC skin protectant indicated to help relieve and prevent rashes and irritation due to wetness from incontinence.
• PeriFresh: A mild cleanser spray designed for incontinence use. Perifresh’s non-drying formula nourishes your skin with aloe vera, leaving your skin clean and healthy. More convenient than conventional soap and water, it cleans and deodorizes with a light fruit fragrance.
• Renew Hair and Body Wash
• Renew Dimethicone: An OTC skin protectant indicated to help treat and prevent diaper rash, protect minor skin irritations associated with diaper rash, and helps seal out wetness.
• Renew Periprotect: An OTC skin protectant indicated to help treat and prevent diaper rash, protect minor skin irritation associated with diaper rash, and helps seal out wetness.
• Renew Skin Repair: An OTC Skin cream indicated to temporarily protect and help relieve chapped or cracked skin. It is beneficial for face, hands, body and legs.
• UltraSure: An OTC anti-perspirant & deodorant indicated to reduce underarm wetness.
• Renew Full Body Wash & Shampoo: A mildly formulated bodywash & shampoo, suitable for hands, body, hair, and perineal care.
• San-E-Foam: A foaming hand sanitizer with vitamin E use for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin. Is recommended for repeated use.
• TotalBath: A head-to-toe bodywash and shampoo, enriched with vitamin E.
• TotalFoam: A mildly formulated bodywash & shampoo, suitable for hands, body, hair, and perineal care.
• WhirlBath: A head-to-toe bodywash and shampoo, specially formulated with mild cleansers and conditioners for whirlpool and tub use.

Where were the DermaRite products sold?

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Puerto Rico.

The FDA did not say which retailers sold the product, but said “DermaRite has notified its distributors and customers by e-mail to immediately examine available inventory and destroy all affected products in accordance with each facility’s process.”

Customers will questions about the recall can contact Sedgwick at 888-943-5190 or via email at dermarite5186@sedgwick.com Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.

What is B. cepacia?

B. cepacia poses little threat to healthy people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But it can be harmful to some with weakened immune systems, especially cystic fibrosis, according to the CDC.

DermaRite and FDA did not mention if any adverse reactions related to the recall had been reported.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced problems possibly related to using the company’s hand soap.

Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY

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