FDA Recall - Hand Sanitizers

Hand and skin sanitizers have become increasingly popular in recent years. Many households keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in the kitchen and bathroom and many people like to keep one handy at their desk in the office, in the car or even a carry-size in a purse or pocket. But not all hand sanitizers are equally effective and this week the FDA actually warned about one brand of sanitizer that is dangerous due to bacterial contamination.

The brand is Clarcon and they make a variety of skin and hand products and santizing lotions. The FDA states that a high level of disease-causing bacteria was found in Clarcon products and the company has voluntarily recalled the suspect products.

Please check the list to see if you have any of these products in your house. The FDA recommends you throw the product away and do not use it. Some of the contaminating bacteria can cause opportunistic infections of the skin and underlying tissues. Such infections may need medical or surgical attention, and may result in permanent damage. Examples of products that should be discarded include:

Citrushield Lotion

Dermasentials 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