Nutek Disposables in Pennsylvania has issued something called a voluntary recall. The company creates diapers and recently found that there was a bad batch sent out into the market. This batch was reported to contain discolored diapers and produce a smell, as well as causing rashes in some children. What caused these was a bacteria called B. cepacia. The bacterium does not pose a risk to healthy persons, however those with compromised immune systems or other diseases may be effected. This bacteria is actually resistant to common antibiotics which is what makes it more problematic, however the company does not yet know how it got into the supply and has shut down the facility for the time being.
I think it's really interesting that they found this bacterium in diapers, as it's actually a decomposer and is found in things such as rotting onions. The most common way of transmitting it in people is by physical contact, and they don't usually live long outside a moist environment. So as to how they got into a batch of diapers and lived long enough to cause rashes is a little surprising to me. However, it's still a health risk and should be taken as such as the bacterium can cause lung infections that vary in severity.
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Wow, it's a good thing they recalled it. If this harmed people's kids, this company would be in serious trouble and there would be a lot of angry parents.
ReplyDeleteHow scary, I hope this wasn't done purposely. I agree that this would create some angry parents, they will probably sue too.
ReplyDeleteThat's good that they voluntarily recalled it. It was also probably in everyone's best interest: now there won't be any children with rashes due to this or parents suing the company.
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