FDAClass IIApril 3, 2019

Gel Hand Sanitizer recall: Contamination

Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-49), b) 118 mL (4 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-33), and c) 540 mL (18 fl oz) bottles (NDC47593-487-31) Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102.

Why was Gel Hand Sanitizer recalled?

Chemical Contamination: low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds identified in the product after complaints of malodor.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: a) HS091281, Exp. AUG 2020, b) HS091781, Exp. AUG 2020 and c) HS082881, HS083081, and HS090781, Exp. AUG 2020

Product
Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-49), b) 118 mL (4 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-33), and c) 540 mL (18 fl oz) bottles (NDC47593-487-31) Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102.
Recalling firm
Ecolab Inc
Quantity
a) 22 units b) 314 units c) 3511 units
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Recall date
April 3, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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