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DermaRite Sepsis Claim Lawyers – Legal Help for Victims of Contaminated Soaps and Skin Care Products
When patients and caregivers use medical-grade soaps, lotions, and cleansers, they expect them to protect against infection — not cause one. But a nationwide recall of DermaRite skin care and cleansing products has raised serious safety concerns after the FDA warned that dozens of items were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia, a dangerous bacterium that can cause fatal bloodstream infections and sepsis, particularly in the elderly and medically vulnerable.
If you or a loved one developed sepsis, pneumonia, or another infection after using a DermaRite product, the Law Offices of Jason Turchin can help. Our team handles complex product liability and contamination injury claims across the country and is now reviewing DermaRite sepsis lawsuits for affected patients, long-term care residents, and their families.
Understanding the DermaRite Recall
DermaRite Industries LLC manufactures and distributes a wide range of health care, hygiene, and wound-care products often used in nursing homes, hospitals, and home health environments. The company announced a nationwide voluntary recall after testing revealed that certain products were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) bacteria.
Key details:
- Recall Date: 2025 (ongoing updates as additional lots identified)
- Manufacturer: DermaRite Industries LLC
- Hazard: Contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (Bcc)
- Health Risk: May cause severe infection or sepsis, especially in immunocompromised individuals
- Where Sold: Nationwide in hospitals, nursing facilities, and online
- Remedy: Consumers and facilities are instructed to stop using affected products immediately and dispose of them properly
What Is Burkholderia cepacia?
Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) is a group of bacteria found in soil and water. While harmless to healthy individuals, it poses a serious health threat to people with weakened immune systems, chronic illnesses, or open wounds.
The bacteria can spread through:
- Contaminated water or hygiene products
- Open cuts, surgical sites, or catheters
- Inhalation of aerosolized particles
- Cross-contamination in healthcare environments
Once introduced into the bloodstream, it can lead to sepsis — a life-threatening immune response that can cause organ failure and death if not treated quickly.
Why the Recall Is So Serious
Unlike minor cosmetic recalls, the DermaRite contamination affects products used directly on patients’ skin, wounds, and mucous membranes. These may include:
- Cleansing foams
- Perineal washes
- Moisturizing lotions
- Antimicrobial soaps
- Body washes and shampoos
When applied to fragile skin or wounds, contaminated products can bypass the body’s defenses and allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream. In nursing homes or hospitals, this risk is multiplied — especially for:
- Elderly patients
- Individuals with diabetes, kidney disease, or immune deficiencies
- Patients with catheters, feeding tubes, or IV lines
- Surgical or wound-care patients
- Ventilator-dependent patients
Symptoms of Burkholderia cepacia Infection
B. cepacia infections can range from mild respiratory issues to life-threatening sepsis. Symptoms often appear within days to weeks of exposure.
Common signs include:
- Fever or chills
- Rapid heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Low blood pressure
- Confusion or lethargy
- Pain, redness, or drainage at a wound site
- Respiratory distress (especially in ventilated patients)
Because symptoms can mimic other infections, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment are common — and dangerous.
What Is Sepsis?
Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection, causing widespread inflammation and organ damage. Even with prompt medical care, sepsis can lead to:
- Multi-organ failure
- Amputation or permanent disability
- Death
Older adults, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are at the highest risk of severe or fatal outcomes. Survivors may suffer long-term effects including fatigue, cognitive decline, and chronic pain.
Legal Rights for Victims of the DermaRite Recall
Manufacturers of healthcare products have a legal duty to ensure that their items are free from contamination and safe for intended use. If a contaminated DermaRite product caused you or a loved one harm, you may be entitled to compensation through a product liability lawsuit.
You may have a claim if:
- You or a loved one developed sepsis, pneumonia, or wound infections after using a recalled DermaRite product
- The infection required hospitalization, IV antibiotics, or surgery
- The contaminated product was used in a nursing home or hospital setting
- The infection resulted in permanent injury or death
Compensation May Cover:
- Hospital and medical bills
- Rehabilitation or long-term care costs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of income or earning capacity
- Funeral and burial expenses (in wrongful death cases)
Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin
Our firm can handle numerous medical contamination and infection injury cases, from tainted medications to defective sanitizing products used in hospitals and nursing homes. We understand how devastating these infections can be — and how difficult they are to trace back to the product that caused them.
When you work with us, we can:
- Investigate whether a recalled DermaRite product was used during your care
- Obtain your medical records and infection cultures
- Work with microbiologists and infectious-disease experts to prove contamination
- Identify all responsible parties, including the manufacturer, distributor, and facility
- Fight for maximum compensation for your injuries or loss that you deserve
We handle these cases on contingency, meaning there are no upfront fees or costs, and we only get paid if we recover money for you.
Steps to Take If You Were Affected
- Stop using all recalled DermaRite products immediately.
- Check your product lot numbers and recall notices from the FDA or DermaRite’s website.
- Seek medical attention if you have infection symptoms or were recently hospitalized.
- Preserve the product — do not throw it away. Keep it in a sealed bag with the packaging and label.
- Document everything — medical visits, culture reports, and treatment costs.
- Contact a lawyer experienced in product contamination cases to discuss your legal rights.
Frequently Asked Questions About DermaRite Sepsis Lawsuits
1. Which products are included in the recall?
The recall includes multiple DermaRite soaps, lotions, cleansers, and perineal care products found in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health kits.
2. How do I know if my product was contaminated?
Check the FDA recall database or contact the manufacturer. If you developed an infection and suspect a DermaRite product was used, medical testing can help confirm the link.
3. What is Burkholderia cepacia?
It’s a bacteria that can cause severe lung and bloodstream infections in people with compromised immune systems.
4. Is sepsis always fatal?
Not always, but sepsis can cause organ failure or death if untreated. Survivors often experience lasting health problems.
5. Can nursing home residents file claims?
Yes. If the facility used contaminated products and a resident became infected, both the manufacturer and the care facility may be held liable.
6. How long do I have to file a claim?
Each state sets its own statute of limitations — usually 2 to 4 years from when the injury or infection was discovered.
7. Do I need to have the actual product?
It helps, but it’s not required. Medical records, supply logs, and witness statements can also prove use of a recalled product.
8. What compensation is available?
Medical bills, long-term care, pain and suffering, lost income, and wrongful death damages.
9. Are these cases class actions?
Some may evolve into mass tort litigation if many victims file claims, but many are handled as individual lawsuits.
10. How do I start a case?
Call (800) 337-7755 or visit VictimAid.com to schedule a free consultation with our team.
Contact a DermaRite Sepsis Claim Lawyer Today
If you or your loved one developed sepsis or infection after using a recalled DermaRite product, you don’t have to face this alone. The Law Offices of Jason Turchin can investigate these claims nationwide and can help you understand your rights and options.
Call us at (800) 337-7755 or visit VictimAid.com to schedule your free, no-obligation case review today.