Seasource-brand sea salt scrub is recalled

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Arbonne International of Irvine, Calif., is recalling one lot of its Seasource Detox Spa-brand foaming sea salt scrub due to possible bacterial contamination.

The company said the recalled product was manufactured by a third party and distributed nationwide through Arbonne.

The recalled scrub is sold in a 6.8-ounce white tube and is identified with the lot number Z928 printed on the crimping at the top of the tube.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the voluntary recall was initiated by Arbonne as a result of discovering the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in the recalled lot. The organism might cause dermatitis, soft tissue infections and a variety of system infections, particularly with users who are immunosuppressed, the FDA said. Because the Foaming Sea Salt Scrub is used to exfoliate the skin's surface, there is a possibility that inadvertent introduction of the tainted product directly into any skin abrasions could result in infection, the agency added.

Consumers can replace or exchange the recalled product or receive a refund by calling Arbonne at 1-800-272-6663.