Hand Soap Recall Widens to 32 Skincare and Hygiene Products
A recall that began with just a few bottles of hand soap has now grown into something much larger. DermaRite Industries, a skincare company based in New Jersey, has expanded its voluntary recall to include more than 30 different products. This move was made out of what the company calls “an abundance of caution” after concerns about possible bacterial contamination.
The bacteria in question is known as Burkholderia cepacia complex , or B. cepacia for short. According to health officials, this type of bacteria poses very little threat to healthy people. But for individuals with weakened immune systems, the risk is much higher. In those cases, infections could become severe, and in the worst circumstances, they may even lead to life-threatening conditions like sepsis.
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The recall first started back in the summer, when only DermaRite’s hand soaps were pulled from shelves. But after further review, the company decided to add a wide range of other products. These include everyday skincare items like moisturizing lotions, body washes, shampoos, wound cleansers, antifungal creams, and even hand sanitizers. Well-known DermaRite brands such as DermaKleen, Gel Rite, Hand E Foam, and KleenFoam are on the list, along with specialty products like wound gels and diaper rash protectants.
What makes this recall particularly concerning is where the products are often used. DermaRite supplies many hospitals, nursing homes, and caregiving facilities—places where patients are more likely to have compromised immune systems. That means the potential impact could reach some of the most vulnerable populations. The products were also distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico, making the recall broad in scope.
The company has emphasized that no adverse health reactions have been reported so far. Still, consumers are being urged to stop using any recalled items immediately. Facilities and distributors have been notified directly and instructed to destroy any affected products. For everyday users who may have purchased DermaRite items at retail stores or online, the advice is to check the recall list carefully and dispose of the products safely.
It’s worth noting that DermaRite’s wound care and nutritional products were not included in this recall. The focus remains on soaps, lotions, shampoos, sanitizers, and other skin-related items.
For anyone who has used these products and is now experiencing unusual symptoms—particularly those who are immunocompromised—the recommendation is to seek medical advice right away. Questions about the recall itself are being handled by Sedgwick, a recall management service, which can be reached by phone or email during business hours.
At the end of the day, DermaRite insists this step is about protecting the public, even if the risks remain relatively low for healthy individuals. The recall serves as a reminder that something as simple as soap or lotion, products we use every day without a second thought, can become a matter of serious concern when contamination is detected.
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