CONTAMINATION FORCES RECALL OF HAND SANITIZERS

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- A line of skin care products -- including some hand sanitizers -- was voluntarily recalled after FDA inspectors discovered high levels of disease-causing bacteria in them, according to the agency.

Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory, based in Roy, Utah, said the recall covers all Clarcon products.
The FDA said its analyses of several samples of over-the-counter topical antimicrobial skin sanitizer and skin protectant products revealed high levels of various bacteria, including some associated with unsanitary conditions.

According to the FDA warning, some of the bacteria identified in the products can "cause opportunistic infections of the skin and underlying tissues. Such infections may need medical or surgical attention, and may result in permanent damage."

The inspection findings, the FDA said, were "particularly concerning because the products are promoted as antimicrobial agents that claim to treat open wounds, damaged skin, and protect against various infectious diseases."

The agency said the inspection also uncovered serious deviations from current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
The FDA released this list of products covered by the recall:
• Citrushield Lotion
• Dermassentials DermaBarrier
• Dermassentials by Clarcon Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer
• Iron Fist Barrier Hand Treatment
• Skin Shield Restaurant
• Skin Shield Industrial
• Skin Shield Beauty Salon Lotion
• Total Skin Care Beauty
• Total Skin Care Work
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