What are Cottonelle Flushable Wipes made of?
Cottonelle® GentlePlus® Flushable Wipes are made with 95% pure water and enriched with Aloe & Vitamin E to deliver a gentle clean for sensitive skin. They are designed with CleaningRipples® Texture and the cleansing power of water for a truly refreshing clean.
What is the problem with Cottonelle Flushable Wipes?
According to the company’s website, wipes manufactured between February 7 and September 14 may contain a bacteria called “Pluralibacter gergoviae” which they say can cause an infection in people with weakened immune systems.
Do Cottonelle Flushable Wipes contain alcohol?
No, Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes do not contain alcohol.
What kind of infection does Cottonelle wipes cause?
Is Pluralibacter Gergoviae Dangerous? The bacteria found on some Cottonelle Flushable Wipes products – pluralibacter gergoviae – is naturally-occurring and rarely causes a serious infection. Most people will experience a temporary rash at worst.
Are Cottonelle wipes safe?
All other Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle products are safe to use. The company stated that there is currently a low rate of complaints regarding the affected wipes at this time and the reported complaints include irritation and minor infection.
Are Cottonelle wipes the same as baby wipes?
Baby wipes contain plastic that doesn’t break down and can cause major blockage in the system. Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes contain fibers that are 100% biodegradable and are designed to immediately start to break down in water.
Are there any recalls on Cottonelle wipes?
The recall is limited to specific lots of Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes manufactured between February 7, 2020 – September 14, 2020. No other Cottonelle® products are affected by this recall and Flushable Wipes not impacted are safe to use.
Where is the lot code on Cottonelle wipes?
This recall involves Cottonelle® & Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes products. The UPC code is located on the bottom of the package. The recalled product can also be identified by entering the lot code found on the bottom of the package into the Kimberly-Clark lot checker.
What is microbial activity on Cottonelle wipes?
The bacteria detected in the affected packages of Cottonelle wipes is pluralibacter gergoviae, a pathogen naturally occurring in the environment and human body. “Pluralibacter gergoviae rarely causes serious infections in healthy individuals,” Kimberly-Clark said.
Is it safe to use Cottonelle wipes?
Is Cottonelle safe now?
Is Cottonelle wipes still on recall?
Is it safe to use Cottonelle wipes on a toilet?
Cottonelle ® Flushable Wipes are designed for toilets and tested with plumbers, so you can rest assured they are sewer and septic safe, and immediately start to break down after flushing. Additionally, they’re plastic-free and made of fibers that are 100% biodegradable.
Why do you put salt in Cottonelle wipes?
Use as a liquid base of a product and helps keep ingredients combined, and helps clean skin. It can also be a component of many materials. Also known as salt. Is used in our wipes to help maintain wipe strength. Helps keep skin soft and smooth and helps wipe glide across the skin.
Are there any flushable wipes that are biodegradable?
Cottonelle ® Flushable Wipes are designed for toilets and tested with plumbers, so you can rest assured they are sewer and septic safe, and immediately start to break down after flushing. Additionally, they’re plastic-free and made of fibers that are 100% biodegradable. Cottonelle®. Flushable Wipes.