Health Canada has issued a warning about the cosmetic product Foaming Baby Wipes Solution by Northern Essences of Georgia.
The problem is that the solution may be contaminated with the ‘Micrococcus’ species of bacteria, which can cause urinary tract infections, skin infections, or more serious complications for people with weakened immune systems.
The Foaming Baby Wipes Solution comes in a clear bottle with a white label. It has the Universal Product Code 2008100227 and is manufactured by Northern Essence of Georgia, USA.
The product is sold over the internet at www.northernessence.com and at the following stores:
Boutique Pousse-Pousse (Longueil, QC)
Calins et Popotin (Montreal, QC)
A Mother’s Touch (Ottawa, ON)
Vive la vie (Ste-Marie de Beauce, QC)
If you have any of this solution at home, then Health Canada recommends that you dispose of it with your regular household garbage.
Source: www.hc-sc.gc.ca