Hand soap recall expands to sanitizer, deodorant and more over sepsis concerns

A massive hand soap recall that impacted several products sold nationwide has been expanded to include more items, including hand sanitizer, shampoo, lotions and deodorant, over concerns that using them could result in “serious and life-threatening infections” like sepsis.

The original recall was first issued in July and included four products from DermaRite Industries, LLC. The number of recalled products has now expanded to more than 30 products.

The company had voluntarily recalled a set of soaps it said could lead to infections on some open wounds and potentially “life-threatening sepsis” due to contamination with a group of bacteria called burkholderia cepacia complex.

Here’s what to know:

What products were originally recalled?

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Puerto Rico and include:

DermaKleen, an over-the-counter healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E.

DermaSarra, an over-the-counter external analgesic used for temporary relief of itching from minor skin irritations.

KleenFoam, an over-the-counter antimicrobial foam soap with aloe vera used for “handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.”

PeriGiene, an over-the-counter antiseptic cleanser for “use in the perineal area.”