Recall of DermaRite Industries Products Expands
Citing an abundance of caution, DermaRite Industries has announced it is expanding its voluntary recall of hand sanitizers and cleansers initiated on July 16, 2025, according to a release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
DermaRite had initially recalled four over-the-counter antiseptic and analgesic products after tests detected contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) in July. The original was limited to specific lots of DermaKleen® Antiseptic Lotion Soap with Vitamin E, DermaSarra® External Analgesic, KleenFoam® Antimicrobial Foam Soap with Aloe Vera, and PeriGiene® Antiseptic Cleanser.
The expanded recall applies to the following products, according to the FDA release:
4-N-1 is a no rinse wash cream intended to temporarily protect and help relieve chafed or cracked skin
DermaCerin is a skin protectant moisturizing cream indicated to temporarily protect and help relieve dry, chapped, or cracked skin. It also helps protect skin from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.
DermaFungal is an OTC antifungal cream intended for the treatment and prevention of most athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It relieves itching, scaling, cracking, and discomfort associated with these conditions.
DermaKleen is an OTC healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
DermaMed is an OTC skin protectant intended to dry the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, oak, or sumac, or other skin irritations.
DermaSarra is an OTC external analgesic indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to dry skin, insect bites, detergents, or sunburn.
Gel Rite is an OTC instant gel hand sanitizer with vitamin E used to decrease bacteria on the skin. It is recommended for repeated use.
Hand E Foam is an OTC foaming hand sanitizer with vitamin E used for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin. It is recommended for repeated use.
KleenFoam is an OTC antimicrobial foam soap with Aloe Vera indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
Lantiseptic is an OTC skin protectant indicated to temporarily protect minor cuts, scrapes and burns. It helps prevent and temporarily protect chapped or cracked skin.
PeriGiene is an OTC antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.
PeriGuard is an OTC skin protectant indicated to help relieve and prevent rashes and irritation due to wetness from incontinence. It also protects chafed skin due to irritation and helps seal out wetness.
Renew Dimethicone is an OTC skin protectant indicated to help treat and prevent diaper rash, protect minor skin irritations associated with diaper rash, and helps seal out wetness.
Renew Periprotect is an OTC skin protectant indicated to help treat and prevent diaper rash, protect minor skin irritation associated with diaper rash, and helps seal out wetness.
Renew Skin Repair is an OTC Skin cream indicated to temporarily protect and help relieve chapped or cracked skin. It is beneficial for face, hands, body and legs.
UltraSure is an OTC anti-perspirant & deodorant indicated to reduce underarm wetness.
Consumers are urged to contact their care providers if they expereince any problems related to the taking of or use of the listed products.
Questions can be directed to Sedgwick at 888-943-5190 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or email dermarite5186@sedgwick.com.