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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the risk level for popular makeup removing wipes that were recently recalled. The agency recently classified Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes as a Class II recall. An internal investigation revealed that the product tested positive for pluralibacter gergoviae. This bacteria is a known cause of cosmetic contamination due to its resistance to parabens and other preservatives. The wipes were sold in 50-count packages to consumers in four states, including Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The lot code under recall is LOT 1835U6325A. The FDA is issuing an alert to not use the recalled wipes. It was classified on Oct. 3 as a Class II recall. A Class II recall is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. The recall remains ongoing, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration report. Visit fda.gov for more information or concerns.
