The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2080-2021·Announced 2021-07-28

Multiple Brands of Cotton Pads Recalled for Mold Contamination Risk

Medline Industries is recalling multiple brands of cotton pads and rounds due to potential mold contamination. The affected products were distributed nationwide and internationally for use in cosmetic and personal care applications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall with potential mold contamination (Aspergillus vadensis). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported illness have a maximum severity of 3 (High), as the contamination is potential rather than confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries Inc is recalling multiple brands of cotton rounds and pads due to potential contamination with Aspergillus vadensis, a type of mold. The affected products include BEAUTY 360 Extra Large Premium Cotton Ovals, BEAUTY 360 Premium Cotton Rounds, BEAUTY 360 Patterned Basic Cotton Rounds, Medline non-sterile Cotton Rounds, Simply Soft Cotton Rounds, Simply Soft Premium Cotton Rounds, and W Textured Cotton Rounds. A total of 214,035 cases have been distributed.

The recalled products were marketed for application of cleansers and astringents, removal of makeup and nail polish, and cleaning superficial cuts and scrapes. The potential for mold contamination poses a health risk, as exposure to Aspergillus species can cause respiratory issues or infections.

The affected products were distributed nationwide to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The products were also distributed internationally to Antigua. Lot number 5602010 is involved, with multiple catalog numbers.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately. Those with concerns about exposure should contact their healthcare provider. For more information, consumers can refer to the FDA's official recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Cotton Rounds/Pads under the following brand names: 1. BEAUTY 360 Extra Large Premium Cotton Ovals - two textures soft and strong 100 count; 2. BEAUTY 360 Premium Cotton Rounds - two textures soft and strong 240 count; 3. BEAUTY 360 Patterned Basic Cotton Rounds - multipurpos
Manufacturer
Medline Industries Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care / Cosmetics
Hazard
  • mold-contamination
  • aspergillus

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • LOT 5602010 Catalog numbers : CVS217106V2
  • CVS362443V1
  • CVS362120V1
  • CVS365244V1
  • RSS10009
  • RSS10010
  • MDS21468
  • and WRX271818

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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