Wet wipes conveniently clean and sanitize soiled surfaces and skin. Because some labels do not clearly indicate how consumers ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued a reminder ...

A product many people have in their homes can, in rare cases, lead to infections. Health authorities are now warning about ...

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have ...

AT least six deaths have now been linked to using potentially contaminated skin cleansing wipes, figures suggest. Earlier this year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged people not to use ...

At least six deaths have reportedly now been linked to using potentially contaminated skin cleansing wipes in the UK. Last month, Brits were warned to avoid specific brands of alcohol-free wipes, ...

After a recent death in the UK was linked to alcohol-free cleansing wipes, questions have been raised regarding which brands are best avoided. Testing has found a strain of bacteria in UK wet wipes, ...

Last month, the UKHSA confirmed that there have now been 59 confirmed cases in the UK caused by this particular strain of the bacteria from between 2018 and February 3, 2026. These have included ...

Wet wipes may be designed for skin, countertops, and quick cleanups, but they are decidedly not meant for shoes. While they might make sneakers look cleaner in the moment, their long-term effects are ...

Six deaths have now been associated with an "ongoing outbreak" of a Burkholderia stabilis found in four non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products.

The people who are most likely to be contaminated with a deadly bacteria from certain brands of banned wet wipes, have been revealed. Brits have been advised to steer clear of these brands, as their ...