DermaRite Industries has voluntarily recalled specific lots of its products nationwide due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia , a bacterium that can cause serious infections in immunocompromised individuals.

The products include DermaKleen, Dermasarra, Kleenfoam, and Perigiene items.

Newsweek contacted DermaRite Industries for comment via online form on Sunday.

Why It Matters

Burkholderia cepacia is a group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. While it typically poses little risk to healthy individuals, it can lead to life-threatening infections, including sepsis , in those with weakened immune systems. The affected products were distributed across the United States and Puerto Rico.

What To Know

The products are commonly used in health care settings for han

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