Salus Corporation dba ICP Medical of Olivette, Missouri, has voluntarily
initiated a nationwide recall of all lot numbers of shampoo caps with
conditioner because some of the product is contaminated with the bacteria
Serratia marcescens. Serratia marcescens has the potential to cause severe
and life-threatening illness, especially in those with a compromised immune
system. The shampoo caps were manufactured under three brand names: (1) The
Salus Corporation dba ICP Medical brand name of CompleteBath (Reorder No.
ICP095230); the brand name of ReadyBath, manufactured for Medline
Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL (Reorder No. MSC095230); and the brand name
of No-Rinse, manufactured for No Rinse Laboratories, LLC, Centerville, OH
(Reorder No. 02000). The shampoo caps were distributed to health care
facilities and institutions nationwide through Salus Corporation, Medline
Industries, and No Rinse Laboratories. The product can also be purchased
through the internet.
Read the complete MedWatch 2005 Safety Summary, including links to the
firm's press release, at:
