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, ...

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 ...

The UK Health Security Agency has outlined the symptoms of a Burkholderia stabilis infection as six people tragically died due to contaminated wet wipes.

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

Health authorities are warning people to check their first aid supplies after several brands of wet wipes were linked to a ...

UK health experts issued fresh warnings about the 'ongoing risk of infection' associated with non-sterile wet wipes contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.

Both the UKHSA and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have since provided a reminder to people that any non-sterile wipes should not be used for any fi ...

Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned in England under plans to tackle water pollution, caused by them being flushed down the lavatory. Environment minister Therese Coffey said the ban on ...

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

Researchers report in ACS ES&T Water that some wet wipes break down into plastic fibers, or microplastics, that could harm aquatic life.