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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II risk level for certain Neutrogena makeup remover wipesThe disposable wipes may contain the bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviaeWhile infection with this bacteria is uncommon for healthy individuals, those with compromised immune systems face the highest risk of infection

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A voluntary recall has been announced for some lots of Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes.

Company testing detected the presence of a potentially harmful bacterium in the wipes.

Kenvue Brands, the Summit, New Jersey-based maker of the disposable wipes, is removing the affected product from shelves following an assessment by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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