Celeste recalls SimplySmart towelettes
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Due to limited lots testing positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, Celeste Industries has voluntarily recalled its SimplySmart "Remove" Make Up Remover, not sold on the retail market but offered as a guest amenity at Holiday Inn Express hotels in the U.S. and Canada, firm says. No adverse events have been reported to date, according to the company, but the organism identified has the potential to cause serious eye infections, respiratory infections, dermatitis, soft tissue infections, bacteremia and other health problems, particularly in immunosuppressed individuals. Celeste advises consumers who have used the product - which comes as a single towelette with hiexpress.com on the packet - to contact a health-care professional if they have concerns. The company ceased production of the product in October 2008; it says it has identified the source of the contamination and will take all necessary steps to prevent a future occurrence