Wet wipes urgently recalled over contamination fears — 'stop using immediately'

Wet wipes urgently recalled over contamination fears — 'stop using immediately' A popular brand of wet wipes has been pulled from shelves due to a health risk A brand of wet wipes has been urgently recalled from customers over contamination risks. The wipes may be microbiologically contaminated, meaning they could cause adverse skin reactions. The FreshWipes Intimate Unscented Wipes were sold on the FreshWipes website, Amazon UK, TG Jones (formerly WH Smith), TikTok Shop and QVC. It is described as a 10-pack of moist wipes, which are also sold in multipacks and in self-care bundles. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued a recall notice warning customers of the risk. It said: "It has been identified that affected batches may be microbiologically contaminated, with the preservative system not performing as required. "This could result in users experiencing adverse skin reactions. The affected batches do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (the ‘Cosmetics Regulation’)." The OPSS added: "The product has been recalled from end users by FreshWipes. Consumers in possession of an affected batch should stop using the product immediately. "Contact your place of purchase for instructions on return or disposal of product and refund/redress." Affected wet wipes FreshWipes Intimate Unscented Wipes - LOT 0926 and 0515 FreshWipes has also shared its own recall notice, as it said no other wipes are affected. In its guidance to customers, it said: "Check the batch number printed on the back of the pack. If it reads LOT 0926 or LOT 0515 the product is part of this recall. "What to do: Please stop using the affected product immediately. If you have purchased Freshwipes Intimate Wipes from Batch LOT 0926 or LOT 0515, please contact our customer support team at [email protected] with a photo of your remaining packs clearly showing the LOT number. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused and remain committed to the safety and quality of our products." FreshWipes will offer a free replacement or store credit. It added: "If you bought your products from another retailer, please contact them directly and say you wish to return the product." This week, B&Q also issued a recall notice for an electric fan. The White 9 Inch Table Fan was sold between March and July this year, but has been recalled as it poses a fire risk. In its notice about the 30W fan, B&Q said: "A potential safety issue has been identified in relation to the White 9 Inch Table Fan sold between March 2026 and July 2026. In some cases, an electrical component may overheat leading to a fire or electric shock risk. "If you think you have this product, please stop using it immediately and return to your nearest B&Q store for a refund."