Germs Found in Germ-Killing Products
Watch out! FDA has issued a warning. Antimicrobial products made by Clarcon have been contaminated and recalled! Contaminated with what? Contaminated with germs!
That's right. You heard me. Little, nasty germs found in products specifically designed to kill germs. FDA hasn't provided a list of found contaminants, but apparently, it included high levels of disease-causing microbes known to cause opportunistic infections. Here's what they had to say:
"FDA finds the inspection results particularly concerning because the products are promoted as antimicrobial agents that claim to treat open wounds, damaged skin, and protect against various infectious diseases."
So you'd be rubbing bacteria (rather than salt) in your wound. Yikes. If there's ever a time to doubt product credibility, this is it.
Clarcon products to be wary of? Here's a list:
Comments
Is this just an isolated case or are there other anti-microbial products that have been recalled for similiar issues? Also, I have heard that these anti-germ products may also not be very good for you in the long term (killing both the “good” and “bad” bacteria), which could make you more susceptible. What do you think Dr. Ingrid?