The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-893-2013·Announced 2013-08-21

REEVA Antibacterial Hand Soap Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Showline Automotive Products is recalling REEVA Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dishwashing Liquid due to contamination with Sarcina Lutea bacteria.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The specific pathogen, Sarcina Lutea, is not listed as a high-risk pathogen in the rubric, and no illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

Showline Automotive Products, Inc. dba US Soaps Mfg. Company is recalling REEVA (triclosan) Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dishwashing Liquid, Green Apple, 0.10%, 24 fl oz. bottles. The product was distributed nationwide by Aldi Inc. in Batavia, IL. The recall involves 11,520 bottles with lot numbers 02313325GAB4LN1 and 02313325GAB3LN1 and an expiration date of 01/23/15.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to be contaminated with the bacteria Sarcina Lutea. This is a non-sterile product recall for microbial contamination.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or retailer for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
REEVA (triclosan) Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dishwashing Liquid, Green Apple, 0.10%, 24 fl oz. bottle, Distributed by Aldi Inc,. Batavia, IL 60510; UPC 0 4198 1525 8.
Affected units
11,520

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 #: 02313325GAB4LN1 and 02313325GAB3LN1
  • Exp 01/23/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.