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FDA Cautions about Wipes & Summer Heat

by Weatherboy Team Meteorologist - April 25, 2018

The FDA wants consumers to be cautious with wet wipes as the weather turns warmer. Image: FDA
The FDA wants consumers to be cautious with wet wipes as the weather turns warmer. Image: FDA

The FDA is cautioning consumers to be careful with storing wet wipes as temperatures warm-up. “Disposable wipes can be pretty convenient, but don’t store them in your car because temperature changes can change the product,” the FDA advises. “They may dry out, or the temperature extremes can cause changes in the ingredients. For example, the preservatives that protect against bacteria and mold may break down and not be able to do their job. Also, bacteria and mold may grow faster in a warm place.”




Cleansing wipes are made of materials such as polyester, polypropylene, cotton, wood pulp, or rayon fibers formed into sheets. They may be packaged individually, or in small or bulk packaging. They are moistened with water and other ingredients, such as cleansing and moisturizing agents that help them work. They may contain other ingredients, such as preservatives to prevent the growth of bacteria and molds. In normal conditions, these ingredients combine together to give consumers a choice to clean. But in warmer conditions, they may not do their job and could harm you.

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