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Cottonelle flushable wipes recalled over bacteria concerns
By Madeline Farber
Published October 13, 2020
Cottonelle Flushable Wipes are facing a recall over concerns they have been contaminated with bacteria.
Kimberly-Clark, which manufacturers the wipes, announced the recall of its Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle GentlePlus Flushable Wipes because the products may contain Pluralibacter gergovaie, a bacterium “which is a cause of infection in humans, can be an opportunistic pathogen, and is part of the normal intestinal flora,” according to a company announcement on the recall.
No other Cottonelle products are affected at this time. (iStock)
“Individuals who have a weakened immune system, suffer from serious pre-existing conditions, have been treated surgically, or belong to another sensitive group of persons are at particular risk of infection,” per the announcement.
However, at the time, there is a “low rate of non-serious complaints, such as irritation and minor infection, reported for the affected wipes.”
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The wipes, which were sold nationwide, as well as in Canada and the Caribbean, were manufactured between Feb. 7 and Sept. 14.
No other Cottonelle products are affected by the call-back.
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Consumers who are concerned they may be in possession of an affected product can check the lot number and read more information about the recall here.
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