Baby wipes recalled due to possible bacteria

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

MCELHATTAN, Pa. (WPVI) -- Parents, check your diaper bags. 10 different brands of baby wipes sold by Nutek Disposables are now being recalled due to possible bacteria.

They were sold under the brand names Cuties, Diapers.com, Femtex, Fred's, Kidgets, Member's Mark, Simply Right, Sunny Smiles, Tender Touch, and Well Beginnings. The wipes were distributed by Nutek before October 21, 2014 to the following retail stores: Walgreens, Sam's Club, Family Dollar, Fred's, and Diapers.com.

According to the FDA, complaints of odor and discoloration and a single report of irritation first alerted the company to a possible issue. The company then conducted microbial testing which showed that B. cepacia was present in some of the wipes.

That discovery prompted a limited recall of specific lots earlier this month, but the company is now recalling all of its baby wipe products as a precaution.

B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people who have certain health problems like weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia. If you believe you have a weakened immune system or chronic lung disease and you have used one of the affected wipe products, you should call your doctor promptly for medical advice.

The company has not identified the cause of the problem, but is continuing to investigate. In the interim, Nutek has stopped shipping baby wipes manufactured at the facility.

The company is working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the affected retailers and distributors throughout this process to address the issue.

Questions can be directed to Nutek at 1-855-646-4351, Monday through Friday, 10am - 4pm EDT.

Below is the full list of recalled baby wipes: