DermaRite Expands Recall of 32 Personal-Care Products Over Bacteria Risk

Lead: DermaRite Industries today voluntarily recalled 32 soaps, lotions, shampoos and sanitizers sold across the U.S. and Puerto Rico after detecting possible Burkholderia cepacia complex contamination.

Nut Graf: The expanded recall follows initial notices in August and September and underscores risks of serious infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals, prompting urgent disposal of affected items.

What’s Recalled

• 3-N-1 body wash, shampoo and perineal cleanser
• 4-N-1 wash cream
• Clean-N-Free bath and shampoo
• DermaCerin moisturizing cream
• DermaFungal antifungal cream
• DermaKleen antiseptic lotion soap
• DermaMed skin protectant
• DermaRain body wash and shampoo
• DermaSarra external analgesic
• DermaSyn hydrogel wound dressing
• DermaVantage and DermaVera lotions
• Gel Rite gel hand sanitizer
• Hand E Foam foaming sanitizer
• KleenFoam antimicrobial foam soap
• Lantisep, PeriGiene and PeriGuard cleansers
• Renew Dimethicone, Periprotect and Skin Repair creams
• UltraSure antiperspirant/deodorant

Health Risks

Burkholderia cepacia complex can infect open wounds, causing localized infections in healthy users and bloodstream infections or sepsis in those with weakened immunity.

Consumer Guidance

Affected consumers should:

• Inspect home and facility inventories for any recalled DermaRite items
• Immediately discard impacted products following local regulations
• Contact their healthcare provider if they experience skin irritation or signs of infection
• Reach out to Sedgwick at 888-943-5190 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST) or email [email protected] for questions

Distributors and retailers were notified by DermaRite via email to remove and destroy all affected lots.