Consumers Warned Not to Use Clarcon Skin Products and Sanitizers
There's nothing more disturbing than when a health product causes something it is supposed to help prevent. The FDA is warning consumers not to use skin products and sanitizers made by a company called Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc. because they contain "high levels of various bacteria." The FDA says the bacteria in these sanitizers can cause opportunistic infections, including infections that may need medical or surgical attention.
Analyses of several samples of over-the-counter topical antimicrobial skin sanitizer and hand protectant products revealed high levels of various bacteria, including some associated with unsanitary conditions.
Some of these bacteria can cause opportunistic infections of the skin and underlying tissues. Such infections may need medical or surgical attention, and may result in permanent damage.
FDA finds the inspection results particularly concerning because the products are promoted as antimicrobial agents that claim to treat open wounds, damaged skin, and protect against various infectious diseases.
The inspection uncovered serious deviations from FDA's requirements.
Here's a list of products being recalled.
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
Total Skin Care Work
Clarcon told the WSJ's Health Blog that "almost none" of its products had been on sale to the public, which is somewhat of a relief.
