Clinical bodywash Recalled due to Microbiological Contamination

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Clinical bodywash Recalled due to Microbiological Contamination

Subject:

Clinical bodywash Recalled due to Microbiological Contamination. 

Products Recalled:

Clinisan Body wash (250ml and 500ml) has been recalled from end users due to the detection of P.fluorescens by office for Product Safety and Standards in the United Kingdom.  

Problem:

  • Office for Product Safety and Standards issued product recall for Clinisan Bodywash (2311-0232) on November 30, 2023. 2 Because P.fluorescens has been found in the products 250ml and 500ml bottles of body wash, Combining a shampoo, body wash and foam bath all in one. There is a chance that it will get contaminated microbiologically. Although there is no evidence that this bacterium can infect people, individuals who are immune compromised are more vulnerable to a strong negative reaction from the infected product. The product does not adhere to the Cosmetic Product Enforcement Regulations 2013 and Regulation 2009/1223. [1]. 

Scientific Evidence:

  • P.fluorescens are considered as potential pathogens in cosmetic products. This germ can cause antibiotic-resistant infections [2]. It is believed that a cosmetic preservative’s primary purpose is its antibacterial activity. However, the cosmetic business needs to be worried about the intrinsic toxicity of these compounds. Thus, it is imperative to keep looking for safe and useful preservatives. On the other hand, a preservative has a restricted spectrum of activity depending on the target species and the forms of the microorganisms (spores, mycobacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, yeasts, molds). The execution of good manufacturing procedures (GMPs), raw material management, and appropriate techniques, such as the challenge test, to verify the preservative effect can minimize the risk of microbial contamination [3]. 

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What Regulations Clarify?

  • Cosmetic items get contaminated with dangerous germs like pathogenic bacteria and fungi; they may become dangerous for customers. The FDA is actively examining the cosmetic goods’ microbiological safety. 
  • They must not be packaged or kept in a way that could cause contamination or pose a health risk. 
  • The safety of cosmetics produced or distributed by businesses or individuals is their responsibility. For instance, ensuring that cosmetic goods are free of dangerous microbes is part of this. 
  • The law does not require cosmetic products to have FDA approval before they go on the market, but they monitor their safety, including microbiological safety. 
  • Regulation also states that experienced of a problem such as a rash or an infection, from the use of a cosmetic product, complaint can be raised to FDA. Consumers can also report something that did not cause a reaction but alerted a problem with the cosmetic product, such as a bad smell or other sign of contamination. [4] 
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