Recall on bacteria-contaminated antibacterial soap expands

This is the label on the 1L jars of anti-microbial foaming soap that is being recalled (Oct. 15, 2012)

A recall on antibacterial hand soap is expanding.

Laval-based Avmor Ltd. is recalling 19 more lots of its Antimicrobial Foaming Hand Soap with Triclosan, and it is also recalling alcohol-free hand sanitizer.

Last week Avmor recalled one lot of soap because it was contaminated with Pseudomonas bacteria.

So far nobody has been reported ill, but the bacteria can be dangerous to those with weak immune systems, especially those with cystic fibrosis, cancer, diabetes, burns, lung disease or HIV/AIDS.

The Antimicrobial Foaming Hand Soap (Triclosan 0.3%) being recalled is available in 1L and 4L containers.

The X3 Clean Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (Benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) is available in 75 mL, 250 mL, 1L and 4L sizes.

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