DermaFreeze365 recall
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Woodridge Labs is voluntarily recalling all DermaFreeze365 Instant Line Relaxing Formula and DermaFreeze365 Neck & Chest products after certain lots tested positive for bacteria, company announces March 23. The organism, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, may cause a number of systemic infections and is especially dangerous to people who are immunosuppressed, firm says. As Instant Line Relaxing Formula may be applied to the eye area, there is a risk of serious eye infections or blindness. The bacteria was discovered during routine testing and no illnesses have been reported to date, firm adds. Woodridge Labs notified retailers, distributors and the FDA on March 13 and is implementing a nationwide recall. The firm believes that the affected products contain a discoloration that is visible to the naked eye; consumers should discontinue use and destroy the product immediately, or return it to their place of purchase...
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