Soap recall that warned of possible sepsis expands to include hand sanitizer, deodorant and more

A national recall involving several types of soap has been expanded to include multiple other health care products. DermaRite Industries LLC. announced the expanded recall recently to now include various skin creams, deodorants, hand sanitizers and more due to the risk of a potential microbial contamination.

The contamination has been identified as Burkholderia cepacia which can cause “serious and life threatening infections if the products are used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals,” according to the Food and Drug Administration. The infection can then spread to the blood stream and possibly lead to sepsis.

For healthy individuals with minor skin lesions, Burkholderia cepacia can result in local infections.

The products included in this expanded voluntary recall include:

• 4-N-1 is a no rinse wash cream intended to temporarily protect and help relieve chafed or cracked skin
• DermaCerin is a skin protectant moisturizing cream indicated to temporarily protect and help relieve dry, chapped, or cracked skin. It also helps protect skin from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.
• DermaFungal is an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal cream intended for the treatment and prevention of most athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It relieves itching, scaling, cracking, and discomfort associated with these conditions.
• DermaKleen is an OTC healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
• DermaMed is an OTC skin protectant intended to dry the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, oak, or sumac, or other skin irritations.
• DermaSarra is an OTC external analgesic indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to dry skin, insect bites, detergents, or sunburn.
• Gel Rite is an OTC instant gel hand sanitizer with vitamin E used to decrease bacteria on the skin. It is recommended for repeated use.
• Hand E Foam is an OTC foaming hand sanitizer with vitamin E used for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin. It is recommended for repeated use.
• KleenFoam is an OTC antimicrobial foam soap with Aloe Vera indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
• Lantiseptic is an OTC skin protectant indicated to temporarily protect minor cuts, scrapes and burns. It helps prevent and temporarily protect chapped or cracked skin.
• PeriGiene is an OTC antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.
• PeriGuard is an OTC skin protectant indicated to help relieve and prevent rashes and irritation due to wetness from incontinence. It also protects chafed skin due to irritation and helps seal out wetness.
• Renew Dimethicone is an OTC skin protectant indicated to help treat and prevent diaper rash, protect minor skin irritations associated with diaper rash, and helps seal out wetness.
• Renew Periprotect is an OTC skin protectant indicated to help treat and prevent diaper rash, protect minor skin irritation associated with diaper rash, and helps seal out wetness.
• Renew Skin Repair is an OTC Skin cream indicated to temporarily protect and help relieve chapped or cracked skin. It is beneficial for face, hands, body and legs.
• UltraSure is an OTC anti-perspirant & deodorant indicated to reduce underarm wetness.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and to Puerto Rico. A full list of the recalled items, including product descriptions, lot codes, and expiration dates can be found here.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can call Sedgwick at 888-943-5190 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.