FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of DermaRite Antiseptic Products Due to Life-Threatening Bacteria Risk
DermaRite Industries has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall of several antiseptic and cleansing products. The recall is due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia, a dangerous bacteria known to cause serious and potentially fatal infections.
The recall, which was announced on August 8, 2025, affects the following DermaRite products:
- DermaKleen antiseptic lotion soaps
- Dermasarra external analgesics
- Kleenfoam antimicrobial foam soaps
- Perigiene antiseptic cleansers
The contaminated products pose a significant risk to immunosuppressed individuals and healthcare workers. This is because the Burkholderia cepacia complex can lead to severe infections. In healthy individuals with minor skin lesions, the bacteria is more likely to cause local infections. However, in immunocompromised patients, the infection can spread into the bloodstream, leading to life-threatening sepsis.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide across the United States and Puerto Rico. DermaRite has notified distributors and customers by email to immediately examine inventory and destroy all affected products. As of now, the company reports no adverse events related to this recall.
For further inquiries, consumers can contact Mary Goldberg at 973-569-9000 extension 104.
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