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Hand sanitizer recalled due to bacteria
Written by: QMI AgencyJun. 29, 2012
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| Health Canada issued a recall Friday of Kleenex-brand Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer after product testing detected bacteria that can pose a serious health threat to people with weakened immune systems. |
A product meant to protect consumers from bacteria has been recalled due to microbial contamination.
Health Canada issued a recall Friday of Kleenex-brand Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer after product testing detected bacteria that can pose a serious health threat to people with weakened immune systems.
The affected product comes in 1-litre and 1.2-litre containers, used in large-volume dispensers like those found in public washrooms and workplaces. Approximately 430 containers were sold at retail stores and wholesalers.
Burkholderia cepacia, the group of bacteria found in the product tests, poses little risk to healthy Canadians. But for someone whose immune system has been weakened by other serious illnesses, especially cystic fibrosis, these bacteria can cause serious infections, including pneumonia and blood infection.
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Neither Health Canada nor the distributor, Kimberly-Clark, has received any reports of "adverse reaction" from using the product.
More information is available on Health Canada's website.
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