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Hand soaps sold at retailers such as Walmart are facing a recall due to concerns that they may be contaminated with potentially serious bacteria.
On the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Cosmetic Recalls and Alerts page, the FDA lists several scents from Scent Theory’s foaming hand soaps that are subject to the recall that were recalled due to concerns that the products are contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
The bacteria can be found in water and soil, although in cases of human infection, contaminated medical products are often the cause, according to the CDC. (iStock)
Burkholderia cepacia is the name for a group or “complex” of bacteria that are often resistant to common antibiotics and can pose a risk to people with certain medical conditions or those with weakened immune systems.
Four scents of the Scent Theory Hand Soap can be recalled: Lemon Citrus, Vanilla Coconut, Fresh Lavender and Eucalyptus Mint, all of which were sold in 11 oz bottles.
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The soaps were distributed nationwide, including DC and Peurto Rico, according to the FDA, which notes that about 636,416 bottles were recalled. However, it was not immediately clear whether that number refers to the total number of bottles recalled or the total number of bottles for each fragrance.
The following lottery numbers are subject to the recall:
- Lemon citrus: T209-101, T217-101, T223-101 and T237-101
- Vanilla Coconut: T209-104, T217-104, T237-102 and T223-104
- Eucalyptus Mint: T209-102, T217-102 and T223-102
- Fresh lavender: T209-103, T217-103 and T223-103
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According to the Centers for Diease Control and Prevention (CDC), B. cepacia poses “little medical risk to healthy people.” However, the agency warns, “People with certain health conditions, such as a weakened immune system or chronic lung diseases, especially cystic fibrosis, may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia. B cepacia is a known cause of infections in hospital patients. “
The bacteria can be found in water and soil, although in cases of human infection, contaminated medical products are often the cause, according to the CDC.