Parents who purchased Foaming Baby Wipes Solution at four stores in Ontario and Quebec will want to pitch them after Health Canada issued a warning they could pose a health risk.
Northern Essences of Georgia produces the solution, which is contaminated with bacteria, Health Canada said in an advisory.
Consumers who have the product are being told to stop using it immediately and throw it out.
Foaming Baby Wipes Solution is in a clear bottle with a white label and carries the Universal Product Code 2008100227.
The product is contaminated with a Micrococcus species of bacteria, which may cause urinary tract infections, skin infections, or result in more serious complications in people with weakened immune systems.
Health Canada became aware of the contamination through its routine sampling and testing program.
It’s unknown how many units were sold in Canada, but there are four retailers listed on the company’s website. They include Boutique Pousse-Pousse in Longueil, Que.; Calins et Popotin in Montreal; Vive la vie in Ste-Marie de Beauce, Que.; and A Mother’s Touch in Ottawa.
Health Canada says it hasn’t received any complaints related to the use of the product.
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