The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0245-2023·Announced 2023-02-08

First Aid Kit Product Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

A first aid kit containing topical burn cream has been recalled due to bacterial contamination with Bacillus species. The product (Lot W06I20) was distributed nationwide and in Canada.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The product carries an FDA Class I classification, which requires a minimum severity level of 4 per the recall rubric. Although no illnesses or deaths have been reported, confirmed bacterial contamination of a topical product intended for application to damaged skin poses a serious potential health risk.

Plain-English summary

Adventure Marine 150 First Aid Kit containing Easy Care First Aid After Burn Cream in 0.9 gram packets is being recalled. The product was manufactured by GFA Production Xiamen Co. Ltd.

FDA laboratory testing found the product contaminated with Bacillus lichenformis and Bacillus sonorensis. The contamination of this non-sterile product represents a potential health risk.

The recalled product has Lot # W06I20 with an expiration date of 09/20/2024. Approximately 2,016 packets were distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers should discontinue use. Contact GFA Production Xiamen Co. Ltd. with any questions.

The recalled product

Product
Adventure Marine 150, First Aid Kit, containing Easy Care first aid After Burn Cream 0.9 g packets, Product # 1015-0150
Manufacturer
GFA Production Xiamen Co. Ltd.
Hazard
  • bacterial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot # W06I20
  • exp. date 09/20/2024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.