Neutrogena has recalled a popular brand of makeup wipes over fears of bacterial contamination. Neutrogena’s parent company, Kenvue Brands LLC, has voluntarily recalled Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes after they tested positive for a bacteria called Pluralibacter gergoviae, according to a report by the FDA. The bacteria, also known as P. gergoviae, can cause severe infections in people with weakened immune systems, chronic illnesses, or people who are undergoing surgical procedures. The recalled wipes were sold in Texas, Florida, South Carolina and Georgia. While the recall went into effect on September 19, the risk level was upgraded on October 3 to a Class II, which the FDA advises is when exposure to a product could lead to “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.” Kenvue Brands said the recall was activated “out of an abundance of caution” and that no other Neutrogena products had been exposed to the bacteria. The affected wipes have the lot number 1835U6325A.
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