UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/033: Outbreak of Burkholderia stabilis ST480 linked to non-sterile alcohol-free skin cleansing wipe products
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This is an update to Briefing Note 2025/025 (issued 26 June 2025). A press release has been issued on 04 August 2025: ‘Public advised to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol- free wipes – GOV.UK’. Information, advice and guidance is provided on products affected, reinforcing good practice regarding use of sterile wipes on broken skin and following medical advice for intravenous line care.
If you get any queries, please contact: hcaiamr.ioig@ukhsa.gov.uk