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Jan. 8, 2014 -- At least one death has been linked to recalled SafeSpout and SafeShower water filtration products made by Nephros Inc. of New Jersey, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
If the products' fiber filter breaks or the sealing compound that holds the fiber in place breaks apart, people could be exposed to potentially harmful bacteria or viruses, according to the agency.
So far, the FDA has received reports of one death and one infection associated with the recalled products, which are installed at the end of a standard sink faucet or shower head and are meant to filter water for drinking and washing. They were distributed between October 2011 and September 2013.
Nephros issued recall letters on Oct. 28, 2013, asking customers to remove and return filters from the products. For more information, contact the company at 1-201-343-5202, extension 100, between 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, the FDA said.
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