United States. Gilchrist & Soames, a supplier of hygiene products to numerous hotels, was forced to recall millions of units of shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and shower gel.
An inspection by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed significant microbiological contamination of some products.
Among the detected microorganisms was the bacterium *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* (Pseudomonas aeruginosa), which can cause infections, especially in people with a weakened immune system, open wounds
or co-occurring diseases.
The FDA also found deficiencies in manufacturing processes, cleaning procedures, raw material control, and contamination prevention. The
company subsequently implemented corrective actions, and in 2018, the agency announced the completion of its review of these actions.
