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Eczema cream sold on Amazon recalled over potentially fatal contamination

The Independent·Amber Raiken·19 days ago
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An eczema cream sold on Amazon has been recalled over the risk of life-threatening infection. According to a Friday notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Pharmacal has recalled one lot of its MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream. The product was found to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause skin issues . “Use of the product could result in a range of infections from localized to severe or life-threatening adverse events,” the FDA said. “Patients with weakened immune systems or compromised skin — such as those with wounds, burns, or skin disorders — are at increased risk for serious infections, including skin and skin structure infections, infective endocarditis (infection of the heart valves), bone and joint infections, bloodstream infections, and life-threatening conditions like sepsis and septic shock.” Affected creams were sold in six-ounce tubes at various retailers in the U.S. and on Amazon .…

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