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AAA Cosmetica, SA de CV: Bio AAA Advance Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 12, 2020
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Summary

AAA Cosmetica, SA de CV is recalling approximately 225,996 bottles of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70% (Unscented, 16.23 Oz) because the product contains methanol (wood alcohol). Methanol is a toxic substance that can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or swallowed, which is particularly dangerous for children or individuals who might consume it as an alcohol substitute. This recall was initiated due to significant deviations from good manufacturing practices and chemical contamination found in various production lots. Consumers who have these products should immediately stop using them and follow disposal or return instructions provided by their healthcare provider or the manufacturer.

Risk

The hand sanitizer contains methanol, a substance that can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death if ingested or absorbed through the skin. Substantial exposure can be life-threatening.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your hand sanitizer bottles for the name 'bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented' in 16.23 Oz (480 mL) containers.
  2. Verify the UPC code on the back of the bottle; the affected products have UPC 7 502272 12111 5.
  3. Identify if your bottle belongs to any of the following lot numbers: 20DF9001, 20DF9002, 20DF9003, 20DF9004, 20DF9005, 20DF9006, 20DF9007, 20DF9008, 20DF9009, 20DF9010, 20DF9011, 20DF9012, 20DF9013, 20DF9014, 20DF9015, 20DF9016, 20DF9017, 20DF9018, 20DF9019, 20DF9020, 20DF9021, or 20DF9022.
  4. Check for an expiration date of April 2022 (EXP April 2022) on the packaging.
  5. Immediately stop using the product and contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have experienced any health issues related to its use.
  6. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact AAA Cosmetica, SA de CV for specific disposal instructions.
  7. For further questions or to report a side effect, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider or pharmacist and return product for refund.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented (16.23 Oz / 480 mL)
Model:
D-1569-2020
UPC Codes:
7502272121115
Lot Numbers:
20DF9005 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9006 (Exp April 2022)
Date Ranges: April 2022
Product: bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented (16.23 Oz / 480 mL)
Model:
D-1570-2020
UPC Codes:
7502272121115
Lot Numbers:
20DF9001 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9002 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9003 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9004 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9007 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9008 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9009 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9010 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9011 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9012 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9013 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9014 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9015 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9016 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9017 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9018 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9019 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9020 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9021 (Exp April 2022)
20DF9022 (Exp April 2022)
Date Ranges: April 2022

Product Images

Image 1 - Product Label for bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer

Image 1 - Product Label for bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer

Image 2 - Product Label for bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer

Image 2 - Product Label for bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86037
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: AAA Cosmetica, SA de CV
Sold By: Payless Janitorial Corporation
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: 2 products (21,228 bottles; 204,768 bottles)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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