Jergens Moisturizer Recalled Due to Bacteria Risk

MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before slathering in your Jergens moisturizer, examine the label. Certain heaps have been recalled as a result of they might be contaminated with micro organism that pose a danger to individuals with weakened immune techniques.

Pluralibacter gergoviae micro organism usually pose little medical danger to wholesome individuals, in accordance with Kao USA Inc., which recalled 3-ounce and 10-ounce Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer merchandise. But others with well being issues may very well be extra prone to an infection.

The pathogen is an ongoing downside for the cosmetics business.

Along with saying the recall, Kao USA mentioned the merchandise have been faraway from warehouses. It can be working with retailers to make sure the lotions are faraway from retailer cabinets.

The recalled merchandise have been manufactured between Oct. 1, 2021 and Oct. 18, 2021. The lot codes for the 3-ounce dimension (UPC 019100109971 for single bottles and 019100267114 for pack of three) might be discovered on the again of the bottle printed in black ink and are: ZU712851, ZU712871, ZU712911, ZU722881, ZU712861, ZU712881 and ZU722851.

The lot codes for the 10-ounce dimension (UPC 019100109988) might be discovered on the underside of the bottle printed in black ink: ZU722741, ZU722781, ZU732791, ZU732811, ZU722771, ZU732781, ZU732801 and ZU732821.

Consumers with the recalled merchandise ought to name the corporate at 1-800-742-8798 for a free product coupon. You will obtain a postage-paid label and plastic bag within the mail to return the product.

You can report any well being issues brought about by way of the recalled merchandise to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by phoning 1-888-463-6332 or by going to the MedWatch web site.

Kao USA Inc. mentioned the investigation to find out the scope of the issue is constant and that it is working to enhance cleansing and sanitization practices to keep away from comparable points sooner or later.

More info

Here’s the place to seek out the MedWatch web site.

SOURCE: Kao USA Inc., information launch, March 11, 2022

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