Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory, based in Roy, Utah, is recalling several of its over-the-counter topical skin sanitizers and skin protectants because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found in the product.

An FDA inspection analysis of product samples revealed high levels of various bacteria, including some associated with unsanitary conditions. Some of the bacteria can cause infections of the skin and underlying tissues and may require medical or surgical attention and could result in permanent damage.

Of heightened concern is that these products are promoted as antimicrobial agents for the treatment of open wounds and damaged skin and for protection against various infectious diseases.

The recall includes the following Clarcon products:
- 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

The FDA warns consumers not to use any Clarcon products and to throw away any products currently in their possession. Health care professionals and consumers may report any serious adverse events or product quality problems with the use of any Clarcon products to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program here.

Source: FDA

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