Anti Wrinkle Product Recalled After Tested Positive for a Bacteria
Sunday, April 20, 2008
DermaFreeze365 anti-wrinkle products are being recalled in Canada and the United States after testing positive for a bacteria that could cause health problems, including eye, urinary tract and respiratory infections.
The recall involves the following Woodbridge Labs Inc. products:
* DermaFreeze365 Instant Line Relaxing Formula, UPC codes 6-05923-36501-6 and 6-05923-36502-3.
* DermaFreeze365 Neck and Chest product, UPC code 6-05923-36503-0
Certain lots of the product tested positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, which can trigger serious infections in the urinary tract, respiratory system, soft tissue, eyes and bones and joints.
The company, based in Van Nuys, Calif., warns that people with suppressed immune systems, including patients hospitalized with cancer or cystic fibrosis, are at particular risk of infection.
If the cream is applied to the eye area, the bacteria could cause an eye infection and possibly lead to blindness. No associated illnesses have been reported to the company.
For more information, consumers can call the company at 818-902-5537.
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