11.20.18
One lot each of Option+ Family Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ and Personnelle Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ have been voluntarily recalled by Empack Spraytech Inc. because of bacterial contamination.
The sunscreens were found to contain multiple types Lactobacillus brevis and either Micrococcus luteus or Staphylococcus hominis novobiosepticus, according to Health Canada.
Although Lactobacillus brevis has not been documented to cause any illness in humans, Micrococcus luteus or Staphylococcus hominis novobiosepticus may result in infection. The risk may be higher in children and individuals with a weakened immune system, said Health Canada.
To date, the agency has not received any adverse reaction reports involving the recalled sunscreens.
According to Health Canada, 5,924 units of Option Option+ Family Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+, 5,944 units of Personnelle Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ are affected.
The sunscreens were found to contain multiple types Lactobacillus brevis and either Micrococcus luteus or Staphylococcus hominis novobiosepticus, according to Health Canada.
Although Lactobacillus brevis has not been documented to cause any illness in humans, Micrococcus luteus or Staphylococcus hominis novobiosepticus may result in infection. The risk may be higher in children and individuals with a weakened immune system, said Health Canada.
To date, the agency has not received any adverse reaction reports involving the recalled sunscreens.
According to Health Canada, 5,924 units of Option Option+ Family Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+, 5,944 units of Personnelle Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ are affected.