Wipe Recall

[Pattree]

Sorry if this is old news but I’ve just received it:
Hope you can see it - I don’t have Facebook. Dunno how many times it’s been copied.

Burkholderia is a nasty bug.

 

[Chris]

Thanks for sharing, Pat. That's not good at all.

 

[Crac]

I did a little digging out a source... facebook is NOT your friend.

Statement. Dated: 5th Feb 2026.

Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their use.

www.gov.uk

Friday 6th February 2026, 10:45. (... at least we have a date.)

Telford & Wrekin Council

There have been 59 confirmed cases of infections caused by a bacteria called Burkholderia stabilis associated with several non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products. These have included some serious...

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Guidance. Published: 5 February 2026

Burkholderia stabilis infections associated with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes: ongoing risk to patients

UKHSA are providing an update to previous advice regarding contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia stabilis infection.

www.gov.uk