Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found
Pharmacal recalled one lot of MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream that was sold in stores and online. (Source: FDA)
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
Big picture view:
Pharmacal issued the recall for one lot of its MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream that were sold in six-ounce tubes. The affected lot has an expiration date of November 2026 and the lot number 1024088 is written on the crimped end of the tube.
The FDA posted the recall Tuesday and noted the product was sold in H-E-B grocery stores and on Amazon as well as elsewhere.
Why you should care:
The tubes were recalled after the product was found to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
The recall notice indicated there have not been any reports at this time of anyone suffering from adverse effects from the cream. However, the FDA warns use of the product may cause localized issues, but could result in serious or life-threatening ones.
People with weakened immune systems or compromised skin, such as those with wounds, burns, or skin disorders, are more likely to have more serious problems.
What you can do:
Anyone who has the recalled cream should stop using it immediately and throw it away. They should also contact their physician if they experience any problems as a result of using the product.
Those with questions about the recall can contact Pharmacal by calling 800-558-6614 or by email at aimho@pharmacalway.com.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the FDA. This story was reported from Orlando.