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Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Manufacturing Deviations

Agency Publication Date: February 17, 2024

Summary

Alpha Aromatics is recalling 676 gallons of Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer 62% (alcohol-based hand sanitizer). This recall was initiated because of manufacturing deviations that violated Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards. The affected products were distributed to two accounts in North Carolina and Michigan.

Risk

The manufacturing deviations mean the product may not have been produced under the required safety and quality standards. This could lead to concerns regarding the product's effectiveness or the presence of unintended ingredients, though no specific injuries have been reported.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer 62% distributed by Air Scent International (NDC 75009-562) and sold in gallon containers.
Identify if your product is affected by checking for lot numbers 2022-012884, 2023-002020, 2023-003532, or 2023-003761 printed on the label.
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 Alpha Aromatics for further instructions.
For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

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: Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer 62% (676 gallons)

Variants: 62% Alcohol

Lot Numbers:

2022-012884

2023-002020

2023-003532

2023-003761

NDC:

75009-562

Distributed by Air Scent International, 290 Alpha Drive, RIDC Industrial Park, Pittsburg, PA 15238 USA.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93880

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Alpha Aromatics

Sold By: Air Scent International

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 676 gallons

Distributed To: North Carolina, Michigan

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer 62% distributed by Air Scent International (NDC 75009-562) and sold in gallon containers.

Identify if your product is affected by checking for lot numbers 2022-012884, 2023-002020, 2023-003532, or 2023-003761 printed on the label.

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 Alpha Aromatics for further instructions.

For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.