Hand sanitizers and soaps often used in hospitals and nursing homes have been recalled due to a bacterial contamination that could cause sepsis, a life-threatening condition.

Medicare care supplier DermaRite Industries on Friday warned that several lots of products were contaminated with Burkholderia cepecia.

Its DermaKleen lotion soaps, DermaSarra anti-itch lotion and KleenFoam soap were included in the recall.

DermaRite Industries recalled its KleenFoam soap. DermaRite Industries

The company’s PeriGiene rinse-free spray, for use in the perineal area by new mothers after delivery and individuals with incontinence, was also recalled.

These products were distributed across the US and Puerto Rico.

In healthy individuals, the use of these products on skin with minor cuts could result i

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