Thu, Nov 21, 2024
FDA Hand Sanitizer Recall List 2021
FDA urges consumers not to use hand sanitizers listed below.
These hand sanitizers are banned either because they contain toxic chemicals such as methanol/1-propanol, or because the alcohol level was found to be too low to be effective.
Voluntary recalls have been issued, but some products may still be found on store shelves.
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| Date | Recalled Hand Sanitizers | Manufacturer | FDA Comments | |
| 5/19/2021 | Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions Hand Sanitizing Wipes, Alcohol-Free | Sanit Technologies LLC, doing business as Durisan (Florida) |
Company tested product; contains microbial contamination; product recalled on 3/24/2021; recall expanded on 4/10/2021; recall expanded on 5/14/2021 |
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5/3/2021 |
Fresh Lemon Citron Frais Scented Hand Sanitizer (Ulta) |
Scentsational Soaps and Candles Inc. (Florida) |
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5/3/2021 |
SS Black and White Collection and Photo Real Collection: Coconut Breeze; Eucalyptus & Mint; Lavender & Herbs; Lemon Zest; Tangerine & Guava |
Scentsational Soaps and Candles Inc. (Florida) |
Company tested product; contains methanol, benzene and acetaldehyde; product voluntarily recalled on 4/28/2021 | |
| 04/12/2021 | Waxman Kleen Freak Hand Sanitizer | Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; added to import alert to help stop products from entering the U.S. on 12/21/2020; FDA recommended the company recall on 4/12/2021 | |
| 04/12/2021 | Qi Yu Hand Sanitizer | Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; added to import alert to help stop products from entering the U.S. on 12/21/2020; FDA recommended the company recall on 4/12/2021 | |
| 04/12/2021 | Qi Yu Medical Alcohol Disinfectant | Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; added to import alert to help stop products from entering the U.S. on 12/21/2020; FDA recommended the company recall on 4/12/2021 | |
| 03/25/2021 | (Sanit) Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol-Free | Sanit Technologies LLC, doing business as Durisan (Florida) |
Company tested product; contains microbial contamination; product recalled to wholesale level on 3/24/2021 |
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| 03/08/2021 | Heal the World hand sanitizer | Nutrix International LLC | Hand sanitizer products packaged in containers resembling a water bottle that presents increased risk of accidental ingestion; FDA recommended a recall on 3/5/2021; product voluntarily recalled on 3/16/2021 | |
| 01/28/2021 | Weper Clean Solutions (NDC 76527-001-03) |
Distribuidora Lagunera del Norte SA de CV (Mexico) |
FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market | |
| 01/28/2021 | Weper Clean Solutions (NDC:76527-001-01 76527-001-02 76527-001-04 76527-001-05 76527-001-06 76527-001-07) |
Distribuidora Lagunera del Norte SA de CV (Mexico) |
Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market | |
| 01/28/2021 | CyroLab Q&T Antibacterial Gel |
Distribuidora Lagunera del Norte SA de CV (Mexico) |
Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market |
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| 01/28/2021 | Kleengel Hand Sanitizer |
Distribuidora Lagunera del Norte SA de CV (Mexico) |
Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market | |
| 01/28/2021 | Kilvir Forte Virus Killer |
Distribuidora Lagunera del Norte SA de CV (Mexico) |
Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market | |
| 01/11/2021 | SOHO Fresh Rubbing Alcohol |
Corporativo Bureli SA de CV (Mexico) |
Product voluntarily recalled by Essaar Inc. due to methanol contamination on 1/4/2021; added manufacturer to import alert to help stop their products from entering the U.S. on 9/24/2020; FDA issued a warning letter on 12/1/2020 | |
| 12/30/2020 | Medically Minded Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer Gel with Vitamin E and Moisturizer |
Unknown. |
FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA has been unable to determine the manufacturer or contact distributor to recommend a recall | |
| 12/30/2020 | Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer Gel Anitmicrobial Formula |
Unknown. |
Products possibly made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA has been unable to determine the manufacturer or contact distributor to recommend a recall | |
| 12/30/2020 | Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer Gel Antimicrobial Formula with Vitamin E and Moisturizer |
Unknown. |
Products possibly made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA has been unable to determine the manufacturer or contact distributor to recommend a recall | |
| 11/20/2020 | Pristine Hand Sanitizer Gel | Gaza Proveedora de Servicios de Hospedaje y Alimentacion (Mexico) | FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/20/2020 | |
| 11/20/2020 | Pristine Hand Sanitizer Gel | Gaza Proveedora de Servicios de Hospedaje y Alimentacion (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/20/2020 | |
| 11/20/2020 | Zapien Productos Hand Sanitizer Gel | Gaza Proveedora de Servicios de Hospedaje y Alimentacion (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/20/2020 | |
| 11/13/2020 | PANROSA Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera | Hou Fu Biotech (Jiansu) Co. Ltd. (China) | FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/12/2020 | |
| 11/13/2020 | PANROSA Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera | Hou Fu Biotech (Jiansu) Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that producted subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/12/2020 | |
| 11/13/2020 | PANROSA Instant Hand Sanitizer | Hou Fu Biotech (Jiansu) Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that producted subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/12/2020 | |
| 11/13/2020 | EPH Labs Hand Sanitizer | Hou Fu Biotech (Jiansu) Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that producted subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/12/2020 | |
| 11/10/2020 | Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer | Simex Logistics SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced an subpotent product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/10/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 11/17/2020 | |
| 11/10/2020 | Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer | Simex Logistics SA de CV (Mexico) | FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/10/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 11/17/2020 | |
| 11/10/2020 | LAVAR70 Gel Hand Sanitizer | Simex Logistics SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced an subpotent product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/10/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 11/17/2020 | |
| 11/10/2020 | CitruGel Hand Sanitizer | Simex Logistics SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced an subpotent product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/10/2020 | |
| 11/10/2020 | UVTWORLD Gel Hand Sanitizer | Simex Logistics SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced an subpotent product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/10/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 11/17/2020 | |
| 11/10/2020 | Protec Hands Antibacterial Gel Topical Solution Non-sterile Solution | Simex Logistics SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced an subpotent product; FDA recommended the company recall on 11/10/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 11/17/2020 | |
| 10/01/2020 | Hand Sanitizer Disenfectant Gel | C&G Laboratorios SA de CV (Mexico) | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/9/2020 | |
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Recommendation: Touchless Hand Sanitizer Station
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| 10/01/2020 | V&W Advance Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel | Guangzhou Youxing Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/8/2020 | |
| 10/01/2020 | V&W Advance Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel | Guangzhou Youxing Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/8/2020 | |
| 10/01/2020 | V&W Moisturizing Refreshing Spray Sanitizer [isopropyl alc.] | Guangzhou Youxing Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/8/2020 | |
| 10/01/2020 | V&W Premium Disinfecting Wipes | Guangzhou Youxing Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/8/2020 | |
| 10/01/2020 | V&W Advance Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel | Guangzhou Youxing Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/8/2020 | |
| 10/01/2020 | V&W Moisturizing Refreshing Spray Sanitizer [isopropyl alc.] | Guangzhou Youxing Cosmetics Co. Ltd. (China) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/8/2020 | |
| 9/24/2020 | EMHS1 Alcohol Hand Sanitizer and EMHS1 Advanced Isopropyl Alcohol Hand Sanitizer | Inovaker Lab SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/23/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/2/2020 | |
| 9/24/2020 | Inovaker Hand Sanitizer | Inovaker Lab SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/23/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/2/2020 | |
| 09/24/2020 | Hand+ Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution | Inovaker Lab SA de CV (Mexico) | FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/23/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/2/2020 | |
| 09/24/2020 | El Bueno Hand Sanitizer | Inovaker Lab SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/23/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/2/2020 | |
| 09/24/2020 | Hand Sanitizer Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% and Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% | Inovaker Lab SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced subpotent ethanol alcohol product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/23/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 10/2/2020 | |
| 09/24/2020 | Smart Care hand sanitizer packaged in 0.84 fl oz. containers resembling food pouches labeled with children’s characters, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Paw Patrol, Minions, JoJo Siwa Dreamer and Trolls World Tour | Soleo Cosmetic Co. Ltd. (Korea) | Hand sanitizer products packaged in containers resembling food pouches commonly used for children’s applesauce and other pureed foods that present increased risk of accidental ingestion by children; FDA recommended the distributor recall on 9/21/2020; this advisory does not extend to Smart Care products in other types of packaging; product voluntarily recalled by Ashtel on 10/1/2020 (includes product photos) | |
| 9/17/2020 | Natural Gold Gel Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution | Rodriguez Fierro, Marco Antonio (Mexico) | FDA tested product; ethanol alcohol level was subpotent; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/28/2020 | |
| 09/16/2020 | Soho Fresh Hand Sanitizer Gel Antibacterial | Corporativo Bureli SA de CV (Mexico) | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/15/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/24/2020 | |
| 09/16/2020 | SOHO Fresh Hand Sanitizer Gel Antibacterial | Corporativo Bureli SA de CV (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/15/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/24/2020 | |
| 09/11/2020 | ProCare Gel | Neoingenium Labs SA de CV Hand sanitizer (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/18/2020 | |
| 09/11/2020 | Hand Sanitizer | Neoingenium Labs SA de CV Hand sanitizer (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/18/2020 | |
| 09/11/2020 | SafeMedics | Neoingenium Labs SA de CV Hand sanitizer (Mexico) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/11/2020; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/18/2020 | |
| 09/11/2020 | CleansePure 70% Alcohol | Neoingenium Labs SA de CV Hand sanitizer (Mexico) | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA recommended the company recall on 9/11/2020 | |
| 09/11/2020 | Neutrevo Instant Hand Sanitizer | Sck Zeta Dis Ticaret Pazarlama Ltd. (Turkey) | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/22/2020 | |
| 09/11/2020 | Neutrevo Instant Hand Sanitizer | Sck Zeta Dis Ticaret Pazarlama Ltd. (Turkey) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/22/2020 | |
| 09/11/2020 | Neutrevo Alcohol Wet Wipes | Sck Zeta Zimya (Turkey) | Product purported to be made at the same facility that produced methanol contaminated product; FDA has no evidence this product is in the U.S. market; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/22/2020 | |
| 09/08/2020 | Cklass Hand Sanitizer With Aloe Enriched With Moisturizing Emollient Agents | Industrias Cklass S de RL de CV (Mexico) | FDA tested product; contains methanol; FDA has been unable to contact the manufacturer or the distributor to recommend the company recall its product; added to import alert to stop products from entering the U.S. on 9/14/2020 | |
