The disposable wipes may contain the bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
By Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter<\/b>
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MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) \u2014 A voluntary recall<\/a> has been announced for some lots of Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes.<\/p>\n Company testing detected the presence of a potentially harmful bacterium in the wipes.<\/p>\n Kenvue Brands, the Summit, New Jersey-based maker of the disposable wipes, is removing the affected product from shelves following an assessment by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<\/p>\n The Class II recall involves 1,312 cases of the 50-count, 25-pack towelettes. A Class II recall is the second most serious designation, indicating that exposure could cause temporary or reversible health issues, though the probability of serious issues is unlikely.<\/p>\n The company recalled the wipes out of an abundance of caution, according to The New York Times<\/em>, and no other Neutrogena products tested positive for the bacteria.<\/p>\n The source of contamination has not been identified, and it was unclear if any illnesses have been reported.<\/p>\n The recalled products tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae<\/em>, a type of bacteria commonly found in environmental sources such as water and soil, according to Pathogens<\/a><\/em>. It is resistant to the preservatives often used in the cosmetic industry. <\/p>\n Infections from P. gergoviae<\/em> are rare. However, it may cause severe complications<\/a> \u2014 including respiratory illness, urinary tract infections, sepsis and eye infections \u2014 in patients with pre-existing medical conditions, weakened immune systems or advanced age.<\/p>\n The affected wipes were primarily distributed and sold in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.<\/p>\n Product details:<\/p>\n Product:<\/strong> Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Size\/Count:<\/strong> 50-count, 25-pack. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Lot Number:<\/strong> 1835U6325A (found on the package)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This is not the first time in 2025 that a personal care company has issued a recall for possible P. gergoviae<\/em> contamination, The Times<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n Earlier, Amika, a hair care brand, recalled all bottles of its mirrorball high shine and protect antioxidant shampoo sold in 2023 and 2024. <\/p>\n More information<\/strong> <\/p>\n The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has more about health risks and recall classifications<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n