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Huggies Thick Baby Wipes - Limited Edition: 'Tropical The Little Mermaid' and 'Toy Story, Rex (dinosaur)' designs
Official notice
10 Jan 2022
Last checked
10 Jan 2022
An official Product Safety NZ notice concerns Huggies Thick Baby Wipes - Limited Edition: 'Tropical The Little Mermaid' and 'Toy Story, Rex (dinosaur)' designs. It has been identified that a bacterium (burkholderia cepacia) may be present in the wipes from the above batches.Whilst this bacterium poses little medical risk to healthy people, it may cause serious infections or health complications in those with weakened immune systems. Published 2022-01-10.
What to do now
Please check the production stamp on the side of pack for one the recalled batch codes: B21072004 or D21072005.If you find matching wipes, stop using them and contact Huggies to organise a replacement or gift card via 0800 733 703 (10am to 6pm weekdays) or their online contact form.For more information go to www.huggies.co.nz/limited-edition-baby-wipes-recall or contact Huggies.
Official notice
2022-01-10
The hazard
The hazard
It has been identified that a bacterium (burkholderia cepacia) may be present in the wipes from the above batches.Whilst this bacterium poses little medical risk to healthy people, it may cause serious infections or health complications in those with weakened immune systems.
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Brand: Huggies Thick Baby Wipes. Contact: Huggies (Kimberly-Clark New Zealand) www.global.kimberly-clark.com/en-nz. Phone 0800 733 703.
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