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DermaRite Widens Nationwide Recall Over Bacterial Risk, Walmart Names Sam’s Club Sites in 14 States

The FDA says Burkholderia cepacia complex can trigger severe infections in people with weakened immunity.

Overview

  • DermaRite expanded its voluntary recall to include hand soaps, sanitizers, skin protectants, deodorants, antifungal creams and moisturizers, with some items expiring through August 2027.
  • Affected products were distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico and were sold by retailers including Amazon and Sam’s Club.
  • Walmart released a corporate list identifying specific Sam’s Club locations in 14 states that received recalled products.
  • DermaRite instructed distributors and customers to remove or destroy affected stock and directed consumer inquiries to recall administrator Sedgwick.
  • No illnesses had been reported in the latest coverage, and the company says its wound care and nutritional products are not affected.