As a result of the current 2019 Novel Coronavirus pandemic, the general use of liquid hand sanitizer has significantly increased in the United States — which includes the recent relaxation of the rules by Transportation Security Administration pertaining to liquid hand sanitizer, as passengers are now permitted to carry containers of up to a maximum of 12 ounces of liquid hand sanitizer through airport security checkpoints…
Update: Do Not Use These 77 Liquid Hand Sanitizer Products, According to the Food and Drug Administration of the United States
…but the Food and Drug Administration of the United States has updated this official advisory to not use 77 hand sanitizer products because they may potentially contain methanol — which is also known as wood alcohol or methyl alcohol — and it is not an acceptable ingredient for liquid hand sanitizers, as it is a substance that can cause toxic effects when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system — or even death…
…and although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk at some level, the people who are most at risk for experiencing methanol poisoning include young children who accidentally ingest these products — as well as anyone of any age who drinks these products as a substitute for ethanol alcohol, which is also known as ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol.
If you have been exposed to liquid hand sanitizer which contains methanol, seek treatment immediately, as doing so as soon as possible is critical for the potential reversal of the toxic effects of methanol poisoning successfully.
Nine of the 77 products which are named in the initial official advisory last month — which are indicated with an * asterisk — are manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV. All of the 77 liquid hand sanitizer products were manufactured in Mexico — and they include:
| Company | Date added to table | Product(s) | NDC(s) | Product status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Blumen Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer with 70% Alcohol | Not listed | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Blumen Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Clear Ethyl Alcohol 70% | Not listed | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Clear | 60599-015-00 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Clear | 60599-015-01
60599-015-02 |
FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | KLAR AND DANVER Instant Hand Sanitizer (labeled with Greenbrier International Inc.) | 33992-8010-1 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | MODESA Instant Hand Sanitizer Moisturizers and Vitamin E | 60599-007-33 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer | 60599-012-04
60599-012-08 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer | 60599-012-00
60599-012-01 60599-012-02 60599-012-03 60599-012-05 60599-012-06 60599-012-07 60599-012-10 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer Aloe | 60599-013-00
60599-013-01 60599-014-00 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Lavender | 60599-016-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer | 60599-018-02
60599-018-04 60599-018-06 60599-018-07 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer | 60599-017-00
60599-018-00 60599-018-01 60599-018-02 60599-018-04 60599-018-06 60599-018-07
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Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Clear LEAR Advanced Hand Sanitizer | 60599-017-00
60599-018-01 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Clear LEAR Advanced Hand Sanitizer | 60599-017-01
60599-018-00 60599-018-03 60599-018-05 60599-018-08 60599-019-00 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | The Honeykeeper Hand Sanitizer | 60599-020-00
60599-020-01 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer Clear | 60599-024-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Clear Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer | 60599-025-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Clear Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe | 60599-026-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Clear Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Lavender | 60599-027-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Aloe Advanced Hand Sanitizer, with 70 Alcohol | 60599-028-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; product voluntarily on 7/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Aloe Advanced Hand Sanitizer, with 70 Alcohol | 60599-029-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer Lavender, with 70% alcohol | 60599-046-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer Aloe, with 70% alcohol | 60599-047-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Blumen Antibacterial Fresh Citrus Hand Sanitizer | 60599-501-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Blumen Hand Sanitizer Fresh Citrus | 60599-502-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | KLAR and DANVER Instant Hand Sanitizer | 60599-801-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Hello Kitty by Sanrio Hand Sanitizer by 4E Brands North America, LLC | 60599-802-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer (Vitamin E and Aloe) | 60599-850-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer (Aloe and Moisturizers) | 60599-851-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Vitamin E and Aloe | 60599-852-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe and Moisturizers | 60599-853-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Instant Hand Sanitizer Fragrance Free | 60599-854-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | BLUMEN Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera | 60599-855-00 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| 4E Global, SAPI de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Assured Aloe | 60599-999-10 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/06/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| AAA Cosmetica (Mexico) | 07/06/2020 | bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer | 76987-402-01 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/02/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/7/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/14/2020 |
| AAA Cosmetica (Mexico) | 07/06/2020 | LumiSkin Advance Hand Sanitizer 4 oz | 76987-120-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/02/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/7/2020 |
| AAA Cosmetica (Mexico) | 07/06/2020 | LumiSkin Advance Hand Sanitizer 16 oz | 76987-402-02 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/02/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/7/2020 |
| AAA Cosmetica (Mexico) | 07/06/2020 | QualitaMed Hand Sanitizer | 76987-250-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/02/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/7/2020 |
| Company | Date added to table | Product(s) | NDC(s) | Product status |
| DDI Multinacional SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Earths Amenities Instant Unscented Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera Advanced | 74949-002-20
74949-002-25 74949-002-49 74949-002-60 |
FDA tested product; contains methanol; product retained at the border; FDA recommended a recall on all other potential products on the market on 6/29/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/13/2020 |
| DDI Multinacional SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Hand Sanitizer Agavespa Skincare | 77415-000-00 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on other all potential products on the market on 6/29/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/13/2020 |
| DDI Multinacional SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Vidanos Easy Cleaning Rentals Hand Sanitizer Agavespa Skincare | 77056-000-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on all other potential products on the market on 6/29/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/13/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | All-Clean Hand Sanitizer | 74589-002-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; product voluntarily recalled by ITECH 361 on 7/6/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer | 74589-007-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer | 74589-006-01 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer | 74589-010-10 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol | 74589-005-03 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol | 74589-009-01 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol | 74589-003-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Eskbiochem SA de CV (Mexico) | *07/02/2020 | Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer | 74589-001-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; product voluntarily recalled by Saniderm Products on 6/26/2020 and UVT Inc. on 6/29/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Grupo Insoma, S.A.P.I de CV (Mexico) | 07/02/2020 | Hand sanitizer Gel Unscented 70% Alcohol | 75744-0200-3
75744-0200-4 75744-0201-5 75744-0202-1 75744-0250-1 75744-0250-2 75744-0500-1 75744-1000-1 75744-1000-3 75744-1001-1
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FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/01/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/10/2020 |
| Limpo Quimicos SA de CV
(Mexico) |
07/08/2020 | Andy’s Best | 73755-120-01
73755-120-02 73755-120-04
|
FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/08/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Limpo Quimicos SA de CV
(Mexico) |
07/08/2020 | Andy’s | 73755-110-01
73755-130-02 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/08/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Limpo Quimicos SA de CV
(Mexico) |
07/08/2020 | Gelclor | 73755-140-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/08/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Limpo Quimicos SA de CV
(Mexico) |
07/08/2020 | NeoNatural | 73755-200-01
73755-200-02 |
FDA tested product; ethanol level was subpotent; FDA recommended a recall on 07/08/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Limpo Quimicos SA de CV
(Mexico) |
07/08/2020 | Plus Advanced | 73755-300-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/08/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Liqesa Exportacion or Liq-E-S.A. de CV (Mexico) | 07/08/2020 | Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer | 75416-005-01 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/07/2020; company is not registered with FDA; additional products may be on the market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020 |
| Liqesa Exportacion or Liq-E-S.A. de CV (Mexico) | 7/21/2020 | Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer | 75416-004-01 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/07/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/20/2020 |
| Liqesa Exportacion or Liq-E-S.A. de CV (Mexico) | 7/21/2020 | Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer | 75416-002-01
75416-001-04 75416-378-04
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Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/07/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/15/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/20/2020 |
| Maquiladora Miniara, SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/10/2020 | Shine and Clean Hand Sanitizer | 76753-001-01
76753-001-02 76753-001-03 |
FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/09/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Maquiladora Miniara, SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/10/2020 | Selecto Hand Sanitizer | 76753-002-01 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/09/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| MXL Comercial SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/15/2020 | Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant Gel 70% Ethyl Alcohol (labeled with Resource Recovery & Trading LLC) | 77106-002-01 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020 |
| MXL Comercial SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/15/2020 | Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant Gel 70% Ethyl Alcohol Rinse Free Hand Rub (labeled with Resource Recovery & Trading LLC) | 77106-001-01
77106-001-02 77106-001-03 77106-001-04 77106-001-05 77106-001-06 77106-001-07 77106-001-08 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020 |
| Mystic International SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/02/2020 | Mystic Shield Protection hand sanitizer | 75477-435-02
75477-435-10 75477-435-12 75477-435-25 75477-435-50 75477-534-10 |
Contains methanol; product voluntarily recalled by Transliquid Technologies LLC on 7/2/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | Born Basic. Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer | 76891-105-11
76891-105-12 76891-105-13 76891-105-14 76891-105-15 76891-105-16 76891-105-17 76891-105-18 76891-105-19 76891-105-20 |
FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer | 76891-104-11
76891-104-12 76891-104-13 76891-104-14 76891-104-15 76891-104-16 76891-104-17 76891-104-18 76891-104-19 73389-104-11 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | Scent Theory – Keep It Clean – Pure Clean Anti-bacterial Hand Sanitizer | 76891-102-11 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | Cavalry | 75460-070-01
75460-070-02 75460-070-05  75460-075-38 75460-080-38 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | ENLIVEN Hand Sanitizing Gel | 74882-341-01
74882-341-02 74882-341-03 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | Lux Eoi Hand Sanitizing Gel | 74882-007-01
74882-007-02 74882-007-03 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | Keep It Clean | 73389-102-11 | Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/14/2020 | Hand Sanitizer
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73710-102-11
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Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/14/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/16/2020 |
| Soluciones Cosmeticas SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/02/2020 | Bersih Hand Sanitizer Gel Fragrance Free | 75165-000-01
75165-001-01 75165-003-02 75165-004-01 75165-005-01 75165-006-01 75165-008-01 75165-250-01 75165-600-01 |
FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/01/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/10/2020; product voluntarily recalled on 7/14/2020 |
| Soluciones Cosmeticas SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/02/2020 | Antiseptic Alcohol 70% Topical Solution hand sanitizer | Not listed | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/01/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/10/2020 |
| Soluciones Cosmeticas SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/10/2020 | Hand sanitizer (labeled with Wet Look Janitorial and Gardening Corp.) | 79095-000-01
79095-001-01 79095-002-01 79095-003-01 79095-004-01 79095-005-01 79095-006-01 |
Product purported to be made at the same facility; FDA recommended a recall on 07/01/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/10/2020 |
| Tropicosmeticos SA de CV (Mexico) | 07/02/2020 | Britz Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70% | 76676-402-01
77676-402-02 77676-402-03 77676-402-04 77676-402-05 77676-402-06 77676-402-07 77676-402-08 77676-402-09 77676-402-10 77676-402-11 77676-402-12 77676-402-13 77676-402-14 77676-402-16 77676-402-17 77676-402-18 77676-402-19 77676-402-20 |
FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/01/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/10/2020 |
| Yara Elena De La Garza Perez Nieto (Mexico)
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07/10/2020 | DAESI hand sanitizer
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77268-001-01 | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended a recall on 07/10/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 7/17/2020 |
“FDA tested samples of Lavar Gel and CleanCare No Germ. Lavar Gel contains 81 percent (v/v) methanol and no ethyl alcohol, and CleanCare No Germ contains 28 percent (v/v) methanol”, according to the aforementioned official advisory. “On June 17, 2020, FDA contacted Eskbiochem to recommend the company remove its hand sanitizer products from the market due to the risks associated with methanol poisoning. To date, the company has not taken action to remove these potentially dangerous products from the market. Therefore, FDA recommends consumers stop using these hand sanitizers and dispose of them immediately in appropriate hazardous waste containers. Do not flush or pour these products down the drain.”
Summary
Please remember that using liquid hand sanitizer is not as effective at warding off germs and viruses as properly and thoroughly washing your hands on a regular basis. I rarely ever use liquid hand sanitizer — perhaps once every three weeks or so on average at most — and I have not been sick as a result of a viral infection in years…
…not even the common cold.
For those rare times in which I do use liquid hand sanitizer when soap and water are not readily available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that consumers use a liquid hand sanitizer which contains at least 60 percent ethanol alcohol.
In the meantime, the Food and Drug Administration of the United States remains vigilant and will continue to take action when quality issues arise with liquid hand sanitizers. Additionally, the agency is concerned with false and misleading claims for liquid hand sanitizers — such as that they can provide prolonged protection for as many as 24 hours against viruses which include the 2019 Novel Coronavirus as one of countless examples, as no evidence exists to support these unfounded claims.
Photograph ©2020 by Brian Cohen.
