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US Recalls: Bacteria Found On Scented Soaps From Firm Linked To Contaminated OTC Sanitizers

Yeasty Honey Nasal Spray, Faulty Handheld Massager, More Sanitizers Among Recent Recalls

 
• By Malcolm Spicer

Scented soaps containing bacteria dangerous to people with weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases are among recent US consumer health and beauty product recalls. More OTC sanitizers imported from Mexico and found to contain methanol and eye drops distributed without instructions also are on recall.

Scented soaps containing bacteria dangerous to people with weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases and marketed by a firm previously linked to methanol-contaminated OTC hand sanitizers are among the recent US consumer health and beauty product recalls.

The Food and Drug Administration’s recent updates to its recall records also include a honey-based nasal spray contaminated with yeasts...

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