New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Neutrogena has issued a voluntary recall of its Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes after testing revealed the presence of potentially harmful bacteria.

The affected wipes, produced by Kenvue Brands, LLC, have been assigned a Class II risk level by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the second-highest category for consumer risk. In total, 1,312 cases of the 50-count, 25-pack wipes are being recalled, which were sold in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

The recall followed an internal investigation by Kenvue, which found that the wipes contained Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium known to resist preservatives commonly used in cosmetic products. Although infection from this bacterium...