DermaRite Industries has recalled several of its soaps, cleansers, and additional products due to a microbial contamination called Burkholderia cepacia.
The FDA says Burkholderia Cepacia Complex in the recalled products could result in serious and life-threatening infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that Burkholderia cepacia, also referred to as B. cepacia or Bcc, often spreads through soil and water sources, in addition to contaminated surfaces and products and through person-to-person contact.
When someone is infected with the bacteria, they may not exhibit any symptoms. If they do show symptoms, they may experience respiratory issues or a fever or fatigue.
People who are immunocompromised or those with chronic lung conditions including cystic fibrosis are at higher risk of becoming infected with B. cepacia, according to the CDC.
The bacteria can also be resistant to antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat, the CDC states.
Impacted products have expiration dates ranging from July 2025 to February 2027.
The company recall announcement, dated Aug. 8, was also shared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website over the weekend.
"The contaminated products may be used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals," DermaRite stated. "In healthy individuals with minor skin lesions the use of the product will more likely result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals the infection is more likely to spread into bloodstream leading to life-threatening sepsis."
So far, the company has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recall.
The company has notified its distributors and customers via email, asking them to check their products and to destroy any items mentioned in the recall.
The recalled products were distributed across the United States of America and Puerto Rico.
For specific information including reorder numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates, see the listings on the FDA website.
The recalled products include:
DermaKleen:
An OTC Healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E, indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
DermaKleen 1000ml. bag-n-box, 10/case, DermaKleen 800ml. bag-n-box, 12/case
DermaSarra:
An OTC External analgesic indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to: dry skin, insect bites, detergents, sunburn.
DermaSarra 7.5oz, 24/case
KleenFoam:
An OTC Antimicrobial foam soap with Aloe Vera indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
KleenFoam 1000ml. 6/case
PeriGiene:
An OTC Antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.
PeriGiene 7.5oz., 48/case
Anyone with questions can call 973-569-9000 X104 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email voluntary.action@dermarite.com.
If consumers have experienced any issues that could be related to taking or using the recalled products, they should contact their physician or healthcare provider, and adverse reactions or quality problems can be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by mail, or by fax.
ABC News has reached out to DermaRite Industries for comment.
ABC News contributed to this report.