Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Bacterial Recall

Johnson & Johnson — Neutrogena, a brand under Kenvue, has issued a voluntary recall of its Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes in specific states including United States — Texas, United States — North Carolina, United States — Georgia (U.S. state), and United States — Florida. The recall, affecting over 1,000 cases, was initiated after internal testing revealed contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium resistant to common cosmetic preservatives. The United States — Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating that exposure to the contaminated product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Immunocompromised individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious infections such as respiratory, urinary, or eye infections, and sepsis. Consumers are advised to discontinue use and dispose of the affected products, identifiable by lot number 1835U6325A.