A Major Soap Recall Is Extending To Your Beauty Products - Here's What To Know
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DermaRite's July 2025 soap recall has unfortunately expanded into the beauty world, and that may mean it affects a few products in your arsenal. The company originally issued a voluntary, nationwide recall for its DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene products with these batch numbers, but has since warned customers against using 30 of its products due to a potential contamination. The company has thus far encouraged customers to destroy or return its 3-N-1 and 4-N-1 products, as well as Clean-N-Free, DermaRain, DermaVera, Renew Hair and Body Wash, Renew Full Body Wash, TotalBath, TotalFoam, and WhirlBath items. Also in the voluntary recall are the moisturizers DermaCerin, DemaDaily, DermaVantage, and LubriSilk, which may have been purchased following the body care trend surge of 2024. UltraSure anti-perspirant and deodorant are included in the recall as well. All contaminated products were sold in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and expire in or before August 2027.
The recall is due to potential contamination with bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia complex, which can be transmitted from person to person, watery environments, or via contaminated surfaces. Although the CDC states that this germ generally poses minimal health risk to fully healthy people, it can be detrimental to those with existing lung problems or weakened immune systems. Burkholderia cepacia complex can also cause infections in anyone with skin lesions, potentially leading to sepsis. As such, DermaRite stated its expanded recall is "out of an abundance of caution." That said, if you aren't sure whether your DermaRite products are affected, or are concerned about having made contact with a contaimainted moisturizer, there are some actions you can take.
What to do if you're affected by DermaRite's recall and what to use instead
If you believe you've used DermaRite products containing Burkholderia cepacia complex, contact a healthcare professional immediately. Infections can typically be treated through a combination of antibiotic therapies, even in cases of people with lung conditions. Some signs you may be affected by the germ include fever and fatigue.In addition to seeking treatment for any symptoms, it's important to report any encounters with suspected contaminated products. DermaRite has encouraged anyone who believes they may have encountered the bacteria to report it via U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
Once you've stopped using the recalled products, it's time to find a replacement. If you have dry skin, there are a few must-have ingredients to look out for in your replacement product. Those include Hyaluronic acid, Squalane, and Glycerin. QRxLabs Plant-Based Squalane Moisturizer Cream is an option for those seeking a daily use product that will manage conditions like acne, while CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion (which can be used on the face and body) is packed with hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
This isn't the only recall beauty product users have been affected by in 2025. In January, First Aid Beauty recalled almost 3,000 jars of its Coconut Vanilla Ultra Repair Cream. The products expired in April 2026 and had the lot numbers 24D44 and 24D45.