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DermaRite, a company that produces skincare, wound care, and infection control products often used in healthcare settings, is recalling hand soap, lotion, and an intimate antiseptic cleanser. In collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the manufacturer is recalling individual lots of each product because they may be contaminated by Burkholderia cepecia, a group of bacteria that can cause infection. Here are the details:Hand soap recall details The following four brands are impacted by the recall: DermaKleen is a healthcare-facing antiseptic lotion soap with vitamin E indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.DermaSarra is a pain-relieving cream indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to dry skin, insect bites, detergents, and/or sunburn.KleenFoam is an antimicrobial foam soap with aloe vera indicated 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 is an antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.Individual lots of the above products were recalled. Their reorder numbers are 0092BB, 0090BB, 00188, 0093F, and 00198. Specific lot codes and expiration dates are organized in a table published by the FDA and DermaRite. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico. At the time of publication, DermaRite has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. If you believe you have recalled product, do not use it.About Burkholderia cepciaBurkholderia cepcia are commonly found in soil and water and are prone to causing infection in healthcare settings, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Infection symptoms vary, ranging from no symptoms to serious respiratory infections, which pose special risk to immunosuppressed people, especially those with cystic fibrosis or other chronic lung disease, per the CDC. Other symptoms include fever and fatigue.The recall noted that use of the contaminated product on healthy individuals with minor skin lesions could result in local infection. However, the aforementioned vulnerable populations could develop an infection that is more likely to spread into the bloodstream and lead to sepsis, which is a life-threatening medical emergency.According to the CDC, Burkholderia cepcia poses little medical risk to healthy people. It is also antibiotic-resistant, which makes it difficult to treat. What to do with recalled productDermaRite has notified its distributors and customers by e-mail to immediately examine available inventory and destroy all affected products in accordance with each healthcare facility’s process. If you think you have experienced issues related to this recall and a medical appointment, the FDA recommends contacting your provider. If you have questions, you can email voluntary.action@dermarite.com. If you know of adverse reactions to a recalled product that need to be reported, you can do so online via the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.