Jergens lotion recalled in U.S. for possible bacterial infection

Jergens moisturizing cream

Jergens says its moisturizers may comprise micro organism which might be harmful for some individuals. (Supply: U.S Meals and Drug Administration through CNN)


Some forms of Jergens moisturizer have been recalled within the U.S. due to attainable bacterial contamination.

The U.S. Meals and Drug Administration introduced that Jergen's producer, Kao USA, needs clients to verify if they've 3-ounce or 10-ounce merchandise of Jergens Extremely Therapeutic Moisturizer, as a result of they may comprise pluralibacter gergoviae.


Though the bacterium usually poses little medical danger to wholesome individuals, the FDA famous pluralibacter gergoviae may cause infections in immunocompromised individuals. Quite a few client merchandise have been recalled for comparable bacterial contaminations.


Kao USA is "urging customers to discontinue use of the recalled lotion" as a precautionary measure.


The affected Jergens Extremely Therapeutic Moisturizers had been manufactured between October 1, 2021 and October 18, 2021. They have been already faraway from the corporate's warehouses and Kao USA is working with shops to take away them from cabinets.


Prospects can discover out if their moisturizer is affected by searching for the lot codes on the again of the bottles. Every begins with "ZU."


Lot codes for the three ounce measurement (UPC 019100109971 for single bottles and 019100267114 for pack of three) embody: ZU712851, ZU712871, ZU712911, ZU722881, ZU712861, ZU712881 and ZU722851.


Affected lot codes for the ten ounce measurement (UPC 019100109988) embody ZU722741, ZU722781, ZU732791, ZU732811, ZU722771, ZU732781, ZU732801 and ZU732821.


Kao USA mentioned that if a buyer has a kind of bottles, they need to name the corporate for a free substitute coupon at 1-800-742-8798. A postage paid label and plastic bag will probably be despatched to customers through mail to return the product.

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