Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

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UKHSA and MHRA are urgently advising the public to stop using 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to contamination risk with Burkholderia stabilis bacteria that can cause serious infections.

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UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their use. This alert follows continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia stabilis infection linked to contaminated wipes.

The affected products are non-sterile alcohol-free wipes that have been found to be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis, a bacteria that can cause serious infections particularly in vulnerable individuals. Healthcare providers and the public are advised to check their first aid kits and medical supplies for these products and discontinue use immediately.

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