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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Madeline Sherratt

RARE PHOTOS: Hand soap brand recalled over presence of potentially deadly bacteria - The Real Truth

A medical hand soap brand has recalled four different types of its products over concerns of a potentially deadly bacteria.

DermaRite raised the alarm after it detected a microbial contamination, known as Burkholderia cepecia, in its soap products sold across the United States and Puerto Rico. Burkholderia Cepacia Complex – an antibiotic resistant bacteria that can cause infections in healthcare settings – can lead to serious and life-threatening infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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