英国警告说,自2018年以来,有59名感染者和1名死亡者感染了被污染的无酒精巾。
UK warns of contaminated alcohol-free wipes linked to 59 infections and one death since 2018.
联合王国卫生官员重申警告,在2018年以来与Burkdesia稳定剂有关的细菌爆发造成59人感染和1人死亡之后,避免4个非不孕酒精擦拭品牌——ValueAid、MicroSafe、Steroplast Sterowipe和Reliwipe——感染。
UK health officials have reiterated a warning to avoid four non-sterile alcohol-free wipe brands—ValueAid, Microsafe, Steroplast Sterowipe, and Reliwipe—after a bacterial outbreak linked to Burkholderia stabilis caused 59 infections and one death since 2018.
英国HSA和MAHRA确认存在污染,导致2025年7月从销售中移除产品,但有些可能仍在家中。
The UKHSA and MHRA confirmed contamination, leading to product removal from sale in July 2025, but some may still be in homes.
官员强调这些纸巾不应用于破伤,伤口或输液管, 敦促公众检查急救包,停止使用受影响的产品, 并安全地处置它们.
Officials stress these wipes should never be used on broken skin, wounds, or IV lines, and urge the public to check first aid kits, stop using affected products, and dispose of them safely.
风险仍然较低,但弱势个人的风险较高。
The risk remains low, but vulnerable individuals are at higher risk.