Various Oasis bedbaths and shampoo caps, Conti cleansing wipes and barrier cloths and Senset wet wipes recalled due to possible microbial contamination
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vernacare Canada Inc.
Affected products
This recall involves various Oasis bedbaths and shampoo caps, Conti cleansing wipes and barrier cloths and Senset cleansing wipes.
Product Brand |
Product Description |
Product Code |
|---|---|---|
Oasis |
Maceratable Bedbath - Unperfumed Shampoo Cap - Unperfumed |
BBM05UP, BBM08UP, MBB-05UP, MBB-08UP SC01UP, RSC-905UP |
Conti |
Flushable Skin Cleansing Wipes Continence Care Barrier Cloth 3% Dimethicone Maceratable Barrier Cloth |
CWF024 CBC025, RSC-553 |
Senset |
Senset® Maceratable Wet Wipes |
900PW012, 900PW024, V38-012N, V38-124 |
Issue
Some of the recalled products may have microbial contamination. Individuals with weakened immune systems, who suffer from a serious pre-existing condition, are at an increased risk of infection if they use the contaminated product.
As of April 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents or serious injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vernacare Canada Inc.
For more information, consumers can contact the Vernacare Canada team by telephone at 1-800-268-2422 (ext. 236), by email at CustomerService_CAN_US@vernacare.com or visit the company website at www.vernacare.com.
Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 832 451 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from April 2020 to April 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in United Kingdom
Details
Distributor
Cardinal Health Canada
1000 Tesma Way
Vaughan, Ontario
L4K 5R8
Importer
Vernacare Canada Inc.
6-10911 Keele Street
Maple, Ontario
Canada
L6A 5A6
Manufacturer
Vernacare Limited,
1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park, Chorley
United Kingdom
PR7 7NB
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