Vernacare Wetwipes and Personal Cleansing Products
- Affected
- 14 models of personal cleansing products (models listed below)
- The problem
- The product has been detected to contain Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in a limited number of products which can cause infections in humans.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Personal Cleansing Products |
|---|---|
| Sales Period | Recall covers all ‘in date’ products. |
| Product description | 14 models of personal cleansing products (models listed below) |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product images and PDF |
Affected models
| Product Name | Obsoleted codes | New/Current product codes |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Shampoo Cap – Unperfumed | RSC905UP, RSC965UP | SC01UP |
| Oasis Shampoo Cap – Perfumed | RSC905, RSC965UP | SC01 |
| Conti Continence Care Skin Cleansing Wipes | RSC555 | CCC025 |
| Conti Patient Cleansing Wet Wipes | RSC777 | CW050P |
| Conti Flushable Skin Cleansing Wet Wipes | RSC767 | NLM |
| Oasis Maceratable Bedbath – Perfumed | MBB05, MBB08, MBB10 | BBM05, BBM08, BBM10 |
| Oasis Washmitt – Perfumed | RSC604A | WM08 |
| Oasis Bedbath – Perfumed | RSC901, RSC901SE, RSC912, RSC901G | BB10, BB08 |
| Conti Patient Cleansing Wet Wipes | RSC774N | CW050 |
| Oasis Maceratable Bedbath – Unperfumed | MBB05UP, MBB08UP, MBB10UP | BBM05UP, BBM08UP, BBM10UP |
| Conti Skin Cleansing Wet Wipes (previously Senset skin cleansing wipes) | 900PW012, 900PW024, 900PW050 | CWF024, CWF050, CWF050L |
| Oasis Washmitt – Unperfumed | RSC605A | WM08UP |
| Oasis Bedbath – Unperfumed | RSC902N, RSC910N, RSC913NM, RSC913N | BB10UP, BB05UP, BB08UP |
| Conti Continence Care 3% Dimethicone Barrier Cloth | RSC553 | CBC025 |
Hazard
The product presents a risk of microbiological contamination due to the detection of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, which can cause infections in humans.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
Vernacare have issued a recall across their product line for all ‘in date’ products of the listed brands and models. Vernacare have also ceased production at their manufacturing site until the root cause is identified. Further information on the recall is available at the following link: https://www.vernacare.com/news-hub/news/Vernacare-issues-voluntary-recall-across-all-cosmetic-products
Additional information
PSD case number: 2204-0166
Notified by: Local Authority Trading 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 21 April 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.