Massy recalls Jergens Moisturizer over bacteria presence

The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) on Tuesday notified all consumers that the Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturiser lotion, manufactured by KAO USA Inc and distributed by Massy Distribution, has been recalled due to possible health risks.
The affected lot number: ZU722771, poses a risk due to the presence of a bacterium known as Pluralibacter gergoviae, which typically poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people who have certain health problems, such as a weakened immune system, may be more susceptible to infections.

Symptoms of Pluralibacter gergoviae infection include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting. While most people experience no more than a temporary rash from exposure, those with immune system deficiencies or bacterial allergies may become severely ill. Small children can also become acutely ill.
This bacterium is of special interest to the cosmetics industry, as it displays resistance to parabens, a common antimicrobial agent added to cosmetic products.
The GA-FDD has urged consumers to discontinue use of the specified recalled lotion, with lot number ZU722771, as a precautionary measure, or to be on the alert when purchasing, since this product may still be in circulation.
Consumers who have the product from the recalled lot should contact the distributor on the following telephone number: 592-220-8198 (extension 179), and assistance would be provided for the product’s return. In addition, any adverse events due to the use of this product should be reported via [email protected] or call 592-222-8857/9.
A few days ago, the GAFDD also alerted consumers of a voluntary recall of Häagen-Dazs Plain Vanilla ice-cream products, manufactured by General Mills and imported by Massy Distribution (Guyana) Inc.
These products ranged from the vanilla pint, mini-cup and bulk formats. Only the products listed were affected by the product’s recall, which applied to batches with “best before” dates up to and including May 21, 2023.
The recall was based on the detection of ethylene oxide in the implicated products. Ethylene oxide is a chemical that in gas form has been found to cause irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory passages. (g12)