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 sale and supply of wet wipes that contain plastic will be banned in Scotland from next year, the Scottish government has announced. This type of wipe is a common source of marine litter and can ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Scottish Water is calling for a ban on the sale of wet wipes which contain plastic. The company says it responds to 36,000 blockages each year with the vast majority featuring wet wipes. It comes as ...