The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17215·Announced 2017-08-30

Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle and Dish Soap Recalled for Bacteria Risk

Handi-Craft is recalling Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soap because it may contain harmful bacteria. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of harm (bacterial infection) in a specific population (immunocompromised individuals) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Handi-Craft Company is recalling approximately 23,000 units of Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soap. The product was sold in 4-ounce and 16-ounce bottles, either separately or as part of a bottle cleaning kit with a brush. The soap was sold at retailers including Babies R' Us, Amazon.com, and various pharmacies and baby stores nationwide from September 2016 to June 2017.

The recall is due to the risk that the soap may contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to these bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections, particularly for immunocompromised individuals. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soap. They should contact Handi-Craft at 877-962-2525 or visit www.drbrownsbaby.com for instructions on receiving a replacement bottle of reformulated dish soap or comparable merchandise. Bottles and dishes previously cleaned with the recalled soap should be boiled or sanitized in a dishwasher.

The recalled product

Product
Dr. Brown's Natural bottle and dish soap
Manufacturer
Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Cleaning Products
Hazard
Affected units
23,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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