Several skin care products, marketed under various brand names, have been recalled after inspections revealed high levels of bacterial contamination. Clarcon Biological Chemistry Lab Inc., of Roy, Utah, recalled several of its skin sanitizer and skin protectant products which were discovered to contain bacteria capable of causing opportunistic infections of the skin and underlying tissue. On June 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Clarcon warning to all consumers to refrain from using any Clarcon products.

The results of the inspection contradict what Clarcon Labs promises its consumers.  The company promises its users skin care products that will safely protect and enhance the skin. Even more alarming, results of the inspection proved the existence of high levels of bacteria within products marketed as antimicrobial agents that claim “to treat open wounds, damaged skin, and protect against various infectious diseases,” the FDA’s statement reported. Use of these products should be discontinued and the products thrown away. Read more for a list of Clarcon products affected by the recall.

Tags: Clarcon, skin care products, skin infections

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