Cosmetics and skin care manufacturer Neutrogena has issued a recall for makeup wipes after discovering they may be contaminated with a bacteria. (Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Cosmetics and skin care manufacturer Neutrogena has issued a recall for makeup wipes after discovering they may be contaminated with a bacterium that can cause infections in people.
What we know:
Neutrogena says the recall involves 1,312 cases of its Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes in 50-count 25-pack wipes, with lot number 1835U6325A. The wipes were distributed in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the company’s internal testing showed the presence of the bacteria pluralibacter gergoviae in the wipes.
Dig deeper:
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), Pluralibacter gergoviae can cause severe infections in people who have weakened immune systems, chronic illnesses, or are undergoing a surgical procedure. NIH says the bacterium has been linked to respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, eye infections, and sepsis.
Consumers should check the package labeling for the lot number and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
The Source: The information in this article was taken from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall website and the National Institute of Health (NIH). This story was reported from Orlando.