Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Alpha Aromatics Foaming Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Impurities

Agency Publication Date: May 22, 2023

Summary

Alpha Aromatics is recalling 544 one-gallon bottles of its fresh mint scented Foaming Hand Sanitizer (62% alcohol). The recall was initiated after FDA analysis found the product contains chemical impurities, specifically acetaldehyde and acetal, at levels exceeding safety specifications. There have been no reported incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Risk

Acetaldehyde and acetal are chemical impurities that can be toxic if absorbed through the skin or accidentally ingested. Long-term exposure to these chemicals at elevated levels may pose significant health risks.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 1-gallon bottles (3.78 liters) of fresh mint scented Foaming Hand Sanitizer (62% alcohol) with lot numbers 2020-013211 and 2020-013629. The products do not have an expiration date 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.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions or wish to report a safety concern.

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: FOAMING HAND SANITIZER (1 Gallon / 3.78 Liters)

Variants: fresh mint scent, 62% alcohol

Lot Numbers:

2020-013211

2020-013629

Labeling identifies manufacturer location as 290 Alpha Drive RIDC industrial Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Product has no expiration date on label.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92347

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Alpha Aromatics

Sold By: Specialty account in North Carolina

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 544 1 gallon bottles

Distributed To: North Carolina

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects 1-gallon bottles (3.78 liters) of fresh mint scented Foaming Hand Sanitizer (62% alcohol) with lot numbers 2020-013211 and 2020-013629. The products do not have an expiration date 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.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions or wish to report a safety concern.