A major health recall is underway after DermaRite Industries announced that several of its personal care and hygiene products were found to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) — a group of bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems.
🧼 What’s Going On?
- On August 8, 2025, DermaRite issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene products due to suspected contamination by Burkholderia cepacia.
- The company later expanded the recall (on August 27) to include over 30 additional items — creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sanitizers, and deodorants.
- These products were distributed throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico to both retail and healthcare settings.
⚠️ Why It’s a Concern
- Burkholderia cepacia is typically non-harmful to healthy individuals, but it can cause local skin infections (especially in open wounds) and, more dangerously, life-threatening bloodstream infections (sepsis) in immunocompromised people.
- The bacteria are known for their resistance to many antibiotics, making serious infections difficult to treat.
- So far, no confirmed adverse events have been publicly reported by DermaRite.
📝 What to Do If You Have These Products
- Stop using any DermaRite items that match the recall list.
- Check lot numbers, packaging, or expiration dates to see if your items are affected.
- Dispose of recalled items by wrapping them in a sealed bag and tossing them in the trash.
- Contact DermaRite / FDA for refunds or return instructions:
- If you experience unusual symptoms (fever, rash, breathing difficulty) after using one of these products, seek medical attention immediately and mention possible B. cepacia exposure.
📋 Sample Recalled Products
Some of the recalled items include:
- DermaKleen antiseptic lotion soap
- DermaSarra external analgesic (itch relief)
- KleenFoam antimicrobial foam soap
- PeriGiene antiseptic cleanser
- DermaFungal antifungal cream
- Various washes, lotions, sanitizer gels, shampoos, and deodorants
This isn’t just a typical recall — it’s a reminder of how even trusted everyday products can pose hidden risks, especially to vulnerable populations. Would you like me to help you check if a specific DermaRite product you own is affected?
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