Vi-Jon Evergreen Forest Alpine Body Wash Recalled Due to Bacteria Risk
Contact: Barb Pierce/Ashley Gammon, 314-569-7100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- ST. LOUIS, April 19, 2007 - Vi-Jon, Inc. issued a
voluntary nationwide consumer product recall of a single lot of 28 fluid ounce
bottles of Alpine Xtreme Evergreen Forest Body Wash after determining the
presence of a bacteria, Enterobacter gergoviae, in some of the product samples
tested. The company became aware of this after determining that some of the
product had become cloudy in appearance. An investigation concerning the cause
of the issue is ongoing.
After conducting a thorough assessment, the
company concluded that the risk of illness in healthy individuals following use
of this product is very low. However, there could be an increased health risk of
small wound, skin or more serious infections to individuals with cuts, scrapes,
rashes or other compromised skin conditions, or weakened or suppressed immune
systems. There have been no consumer adverse health events reported that are
related to this issue.
The only affected product is Alpine Xtreme
Evergreen Forest Body Wash, which is green in color. The Lot Code involved in
this recall is 286071; identified by the first six numbers printed on the back
of the bottle between the pump and the top of the back label. The recall docs
not affect any other Alpine Xtreme Body Wash product. Consumers should
discontinue using and properly discard the product, and may obtain a full refund
through calling the company's toll-free consumer line, 1-888-593-0593, and
mailing in the back label, including the UPC code. Additional information can be
found at the product website, www.alpinextreme.net.
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