6 Deaths Tied to Deadly Wet Wipes Outbreak

Health authorities warn of an ongoing outbreak of Burkholderia stabilis bacteria linked to non-sterile alcohol-free wet wipes, with 59 infections and at least one death reported from January 2018 to February 2026. Vulnerable groups like the immunocompromised, cystic fibrosis patients, and those with IV lines face severe risks, though the bacteria does not spread person-to-person. Read more about this...