You Should Not Use Baby Wipes That Have Been Called Back After Some Were Found Bacteria-Infested
A recent precaution to recall baby wipes containing bacteria has turned viral. Nutek, a Pennsylvania company, began to recall 10 brands of its baby wipes after the news spread like wildfire. Check out fox8.com for more details.
The diaper brands include Cuties, Diapers.com, Femtex, Fred's, Kidgets, Member's Mark, Simply Right, Sunny Smiles, Tender Touch and Well Beginnings. Nutek received just one report of irritation before Oct. 3, on which the brands were recalled, but after that it got multiple reports of rash, irritation, infections, fever, gastrointestinal and respiratory issues, though it is not clear if they are related to the baby wipes. Nutek has not identified the cause of the problem yet although it has stopped shipping baby wipes manufactured at the facility.
These baby's wipes were distributed by Nutek prior to Oct. 21, 2014, to Walgreens, Sam's Club, Family Dollar, Fred's and Diapers.com. The company is now calling back all its baby wipe products in order to prevent further contamination. Nutek has even ceased shipping baby wipes manufactured at its facility.
Many clients had complained of bad odour as well as stains. One report of irritation made the company alert to the issue of bacteria. Checking out microbial presence in the wipes showed that B. cepacia was present in most of the wipes, which is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in soil and water
It issued a safety measure assuring the people that if they encounter possible health issues, they should call the necessary contact numbers for further complaints.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirms that though the bacteria does no harm to healthy people, it might cause problems to people who have weaker immune systems or "chronic lung conditions," including cystic fibrosis, according to cbsnews.com. The bacteria could cause many hospital-acquired infections. Check out the FDA's guidelines here. According to the FDA, any consumers who purchased the baby wipes can get a complete refund if they return them to the same place. The FDA specifies the number and other contact details where it can be tapped for help.