Popular cosmetics brand Neutrogena is recalling makeup wipes that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious infections, including sepsis.
The ongoing recall of more than 1,000 cases of makeup towelettes was first initiated in September, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report. The wipes tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium that can cause infection in certain people.
While the FDA has categorized the risk of serious health effects as low, people with weakened immune systems or other medical conditions may develop severe illness from exposure to the bacterium.
Here's what to know about the recall.
The makeup wipes were distributed to Texas, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida on Sept. 19, 2025, according to the FDA. Consumers should generally avoid using and dispose of recalled products.
