FDA Warns Against Using Clarcon Skin Products

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use skin products made by Clarcon. High levels of disease-causing bacteria were found during a recent inspection.

Clarcon has issued a voluntary recall of some skin sanitizers and skin protectants marketed under several different brand names. These include Citrushield Lotion, Dermassentials, Skin Shield and Total Skin Care.

The FDA says it is especially concerned because the products are promoted as antimicrobial agents that claim to treat open wounds and damaged skin and protect against infectious diseases. But some of the bacteria found during the inspection can cause skin infections and possibly permanent skin damage.

The agency says consumers should not use any Clarcon products and should throw them away.