DermaRite Industries is voluntarily recalling some of its handsoap after a bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), in some of the products.

Handsoap is being recalled after the presence of a potentially deadly bacteria was discovered in some of the product, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is reporting.

DermaRite Industries, based in North Bergen, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling some of its soap after the company tested the wipes and found a bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) in some of the products, according to a news release.

B. cepacia may result in serious and life-threatening infections.

The affected products may be used by people with compromised immune systems – or even people attending to them including health care workers or family members.

In healthy individuals with cuts, using the contaminated soap will more likely result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals the infection is more likely to spread into blood stream and lead to life-threatening sepsis.

Here is what to know about the recall.

Where was the handsoap 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.

What handsoap is being recalled?

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.

As of Aug. 8, no adverse reactions related to the recall had been reported by the company.

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

Recalled handsoap: How to get a refund

DermaRite said it 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."

Consumers who have purchased this product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, call 973-569-9000 ext. 10, or email voluntary.action@dermarite.com.

This story has been updated to include a complete list of the products recalled.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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