Monday, August 3, 2009

Health warning: U.S. Marshals seize Clarcon skin products

According to a statement released by the FDA, U.S. Marshals seized all skin sanitizers and skin related products, including ingredients and components, from the Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory in Roy, Utah.

Clarcon Biological Chemical Laboratory products, which include skin protectants and sanitizers, are being recalled by the FDA because they could contain dangerous bacteria. Clarcon manufactured several brands, which include sanitizers and protectants under these names:

Citrushield Lotion
Dermasentials DermaBarrier
Dermassentials by Clarcon Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer
Iron Fist Barrier Hand Treatment
Skin Shield Restaurant
Skin Shield Industrial
Skin Shield Beauty Salon Lotion
Total Skin Care Beauty

Clarcon voluntarily recalled the affected products in June. That recall came after an FDA review confirmed high levels of potentially disease-causing bacteria.

The FDA advises consumers should throw away any Clarcon products that they own.
The bacteria found in Clarcon products may cause permanent skin damage. Seek medical treatment immediately if you have used the products and have any signs of infection that include redness, swelling or painful skin.

Thus far, there have been no reported infections from using Clarcon products, however they have been produced and distributed in the U.S. since 2007. Clarcon also has an affiliate-marketing program, and the products are widely sold and marketed by bloggers and webmasters.

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