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Wyandotte and AFCO Hand Sanitizers Recalled for Potential Methanol Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 6, 2025
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Summary

Acuity Specialty Products, Inc. is recalling Wyandotte Sanifect E3 and AFCO brand hand sanitizers due to a failure to test incoming ingredients for methanol, a toxic alcohol. This recall affects various sizes including 1,000mL cases, 1-gallon cases, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their products for specific lot numbers ranging from C2427010 to C2509304 with expiration dates through April 2026.

Risk

The manufacturer did not perform required testing to rule out methanol contamination in the alcohol used for these products. Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected hand sanitizers by checking for the following lot numbers: C2427010 (Exp 9/26/2025), C2432621 (Exp 11/21/2025), C2501514 (Exp 1/15/2026), C2508606 (Exp 3/27/2026), C2432725 (Exp 11/22/2025), C2508304 (Exp 3/24/2026), or C2509304 (Exp 4/3/2026).
  2. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Wyandotte, Sanifect E3, Hand Sanitizer (Ethanol-Based, Product 5511)
Variants: Ethyl Alcohol 60.1%, 6x1000mL Case, 4x1 Gallon Case, 5 Gallon Pail, 55 Gallon Drum
Model:
5511
Lot Numbers:
C2427010 (Exp 9/26/2025)
C2432621 (Exp 11/21/2025)
C2501514 (Exp 1/15/2026)
C2508606 (Exp 3/27/2026)

Manufactured By: AFCO, 550 Development Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17210

Product: AFCO, Hand Sanitizer (Isopropyl Alcohol-Based, Product 5515)
Variants: 4x1 Gallon Case, 5 Gallon Pail, 55 Gallon Drum
Model:
5515
Lot Numbers:
C2432725 (Exp 11/22/2025)
C2508304 (Exp 3/24/2026)
C2509304 (Exp 4/3/2026)

Manufactured by: AFCO, 550 Development Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97688
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Acuity Specialty Products, Inc.
Sold By: AFCO
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: Nationwide

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