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The FDA has issued a warning against Clarcon products found to contain various types of bacteria. Consumers are cautioned not to use any products from the Utah based firm that include skin protectants and skin sanitizers. The Clarcon products contain disease causing bacteria in high levels.
According to reports, US Marshals have seized all of the products and ingredients from the Clarcon manufacturing facility.
A list of the bacteria containing Clarcon products 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, and Total Skin Care Work.
The FDA says consumers should dispose of the Clarcon products immediately by throwing them in the trash. Do not use any of the skin products.
The bacteria found in Clarcon products can cause serious infection that might require surgical attention and cause permanent skin damage. The bacteria in the products could cause damage to underlying skin tissue. If you have used the products and have any signs of infection that include redness, swelling or painful skin, see your doctor or seek treatment in the emergency room.
So far, no cases of infection from Clarcon products have been reported to the FDA. Over 800,000 bottles of skin care products have been distributed throughout the United States since 2007. Bacteria in the skin products are considered highly opportunistic.
Clarcon products are a cause of concern, particularly because they are sold to prevent bacterial infection. The bacteria contained in Clarcon products were found to be present in high levels. The risk of infection is considered high from using the products. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to report infections associated with using Clarcon products to the FDA.
Comments
OMG - what kind of company sells bacteria contaminated anti bacterial products
how did these products get into the market with these contaminations???
It's "All Natural", so who knows what they're putting in it. Maybe old yogurt, and dead hippies....Seriously though.. Nothing beats good old alcohol based Curel.
The FDA doesn't say what bacteria was found, just "various", nor to they suggest how - only thatthe bacteria found in Clarcon products are the type found in "unsanitary" conditions. That leaves a bit too much room for the imagination.
Im glad I use "Germ X" (Lavender). FDA you're doing a great job protecting consumers.....NOT!!! You people are useless, you all should be fired AND without severance pay.
I suggest we put the everyday people to work doing what the FDA claims to do, we certainly couldn't do any worse!!!!
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