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AVKARE Inc.: Germ Bloc Hand Sanitizer Foam Recalled for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 28, 2018

Summary

AVKARE Inc. is recalling 1,602 bags of Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) because the product may be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. This recall specifically affects 7.5 fl. oz. (222 mL) refill bags distributed in Washington state. Consumers should stop using this hand sanitizer immediately to avoid potential infection.

Risk

The presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a non-sterile hand sanitizer can cause serious infections, especially in individuals with compromised immune systems or those with broken skin where the product is applied.

What You Should Do

Check your hand sanitizer refill bags to see if they are Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) in 7.5 fl. oz. (222 mL) sizes.
Identify if your product is affected by looking for Lot Number 13417 with an expiration date of 05/2020 and UPC 3 50268 35408.
Stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately if you have an affected bag.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have used this product and have concerns about your health.
Return any unused product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact AVKARE Inc. at www.avkare.com for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Healthcare consultation and refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) (7.5 fl. oz. / 222 mL)

Model:

NDC 5026835427

UPC Codes:

35026835408

Lot Numbers:

13417 (Exp. 05/2020)

Date Ranges: Expiration 05/2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 81603

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: AVKARE Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 1602 bags

Distributed To: Washington

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your hand sanitizer refill bags to see if they are Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) in 7.5 fl. oz. (222 mL) sizes.

Identify if your product is affected by looking for Lot Number 13417 with an expiration date of 05/2020 and UPC 3 50268 35408.

Stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately if you have an affected bag.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have used this product and have concerns about your health.

Return any unused product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact AVKARE Inc. at www.avkare.com for further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).