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. BookHotels
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.
This case shows that even products manufactured for well-known hotels can raise concerns if sanitary control procedures fail. ReadEconomics
Products without the required permits were also detected.
The problem is not limited to one company.
Philippine health authorities issued a warning about a product called “Grand Regal Hotel Conditioning Shampoo” because it lacked the necessary approvals. Because the product had not been registered,
