In Brief: SmithKline Beecham Oxy recall
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
SmithKline Beecham Oxy recall: Includes approximately 100 bottles of Oxy Maximum Medicated Face Wash due to bacterial contamination discovered in post-packaging, quality-control inspections, the company said. Lot number 7F25 was found to contain the Burkholderia cepacia strain, which can cause infection in individuals with weakened immune systems. Voluntarily withdrawn Aug. 26, the face wash is the only OXY product affected by the recall. The lot was distributed in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. SB has made available its toll-free consumer hot line (800-245-1040) to handle questions regarding the recall and the product...