Personal Cleansing Products under brand names Caremore, CCN/Medirite, CHL, Countrywide, Fairfield and Fittleworth
- The problem
- The product presents a microbiological risk due to contamination with the bacteria Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
- What to do
- Distributors and consumers in possession of these products should not use them and should return them to Vernacare. Vernacare’s press release, including instructions on how to return the product, can be found at the following link: https://www.vernacare.com/news-hub/news/Vernacare-issues-voluntary-recall-across-all-cosmetic-products.
Product information
| Brand | Product Name | Models | PSD Case Number | Link to Recall Alert PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caremore | Wet Wipes | CMW100 | 2207-0016 | Link to PDF |
| CCN/Medirite | Wet Wipe | PH010N, PH010NN | 2207-0042 | Link to PDF |
| CHL (Care Home Life) | Large Wet Wipes | PWIP0049 | 2206-0467 | Link to PDF |
| Countrywide | Patient Cleansing Wipes (Moist Handi Wipes, Handy Wipe, Wet Wipe, Large Moist Body Wipes) | NE0545, NE0505N, NE0546N, NE0546 | 2207-0047 | Link to PDF |
| Fairfield | Wet Wipes and Moist Patient Wipes | GNC31W and GNC31WN | 2207-0048 | Link to PDF |
| Fittleworth | Complementary Cleansing Wet Wipes | FWW030, FWW030N | 2206-0446 | Link to PDF |
Hazard
The products present a risk of microbiological contamination due to the detection of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, which can cause infections in humans.
The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
This recall is an expansion of the existing Vernacare personal cleansing products recall. Further information is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-vernacare-wetwipes-and-personal-cleansing-products-2204-0166.
Distributors and consumers in possession of these products should not use them and should return them to Vernacare. Vernacare’s press release, including instructions on how to return the product, can be found at the following link: https://www.vernacare.com/news-hub/news/Vernacare-issues-voluntary-recall-across-all-cosmetic-products.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2207-0016, 2207-0042, 2206-0467, 2207-0047, 2207-0048 and 2206-0446
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards / Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 5 July 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.