Before you change another diaper or wipe your baby’s sticky hands, you should check your baby wipes. Nutek Disposables Inc., a Pennsylvania company, has recalled baby wipes sold nationwide at Sam’s Club, Walgreens, and Family Dollar. The wipes may contain the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, or B. cepacia.
The bacteria rarely affects healthy people, but those with compromised immune systems or chronic lung diseases are susceptible to B. cepacia. This bacteria is often resistant to antibiotics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An initial recall was put in place on Oct. 3 when Nutek received complaints of odor, discoloration, and irritation. Microbial testing found that B. cepacia was present in some of the baby wipes. Nutek expanded the recall this weekend. The company has received many complaints of rash, irritation, infections, fever, gastrointestinal issues, and respiratory issues. But those maladies haven’t been directly linked to the baby wipes.
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The wipes 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 company said. They were sold at Walgreens, Sam’s Club, Family Dollar, Fred’s, and Diapers.com.
Nutek can be reached regarding this recall at 1-855-646-4351. If you or someone you know thinks they used the products and are experiencing an adverse effect, then you should contact your doctor immediately.