North American-wide recall for anti-wrinkle cream

The company said that some of the samples it looked at tested positive for the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause certain health problems, including eye, urinary tract and respiratory infrections.

The recall involves batches of DermaFreeze365 Instant Line Relaxing Formula, with the UPC codes 05923-36501-6 and 6-05923-36502-3 and DermaFreeze365 Neck and Chest cream with the UPC code 6-05923-36503-0 .

Certain lots of the product tested positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, which can trigger serious infections in the urinary tract, respiratory system, soft tissue, eyes and bones and joints.

The bacteria is said to proliferate when undue care is given to water purity.

It forms in a variety of pigments of a pearlescent nature and has a grape-like odor.

It is also said to be difficult to treat as the bacteria is immune to a large number of antibiotics, this means that treatment is usually restricted to just a handful of antibiotics and has to be administered through injections.

Given the nature of the bacteria, the company has warned that it could prove particularly dangerous to individuals with compromised immune systems, with individuals suffering from serious cancers being particularly vulnerable to the risk of infection.

Although no associated illnesses have been reported so far to the company, the biggest risk is thought to be infections of the eye, which could possibly result in blindness.

The company says that consumers who have brought the batch-number specified products should discontinue use immediatedly and return it to the point of sale, whereas those individuals should seek immediate medical attention should any type of infection occur.

Woodbridge Labs was acquired by Nextera Enterprises in March last year for $23.5m , as part of that company's plans to expand its presence into niche areas of the skin care market.

Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, Woodbridge's other core brands includes the Vita-K skincare range, which targets a variety of problem skin conditions, including bruising, stretch marks and spider veins.