Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Broncolin, S.A. de C.V.: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 12, 2020

Summary

Approximately 509,388 bottles of HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Alcohol) are being recalled because some units contain methanol (wood alcohol) instead of the labeled ethanol. Additionally, some products were found to have alcohol levels below what is claimed on the label and were manufactured in a facility with significant safety deviations. These products were distributed nationwide in various sizes ranging from 4.22 fl. oz. to 33.8 fl. oz. bottles.

Risk

Methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. While all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents or adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are at highest risk for methanol poisoning.

What You Should Do

Check your HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Alcohol) for the following UPC codes: 7 14706 91368 6 (4.22 fl. oz.), 714706 91367 9 (8.4 fl. oz.), 7 14706 91366 2 (16.9 fl. oz.), or 7 14706 91365 5 (33.8 fl. oz.).
Look for affected lot numbers 201111, 201113, and 201115 with expiration date 04/30/2022; lot numbers 201116, 201118, 201119, 201120, and 201121 with expiration date 05/31/2022; and lot number L 201117 with expiration date 05/2022.
Stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately and dispose of it in a hazardous waste container if possible, or as directed by your local waste management authority; do not flush or pour it down the drain.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding any health concerns or symptoms related to the use of this product.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer, Broncolin, S.A. de C.V., 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

Full refund for returned product

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

Affected Products

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (4.22 fl. oz. / 125ml)

UPC Codes:

714706913686

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

L 201117 (Exp 05/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (8.4 fl. oz. / 250ml)

UPC Codes:

714706913679

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

L 201117 (Exp 05/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (16.9 fl. oz. / 500ml)

UPC Codes:

714706913662

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (33.8 fl. oz. / 1 Liter)

UPC Codes:

714706913655

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

L 201117 (Exp 05/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022

Product Images

Product label front and back, Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Net 4.22 FL. OZ. (125 mL)

Product label back displaying Drug Facts and UPC Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Net 8.4 FL. OZ. (250 mL)

Product label front and back, Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Net 16.9 FL. OZ. (500 mL)

Product label front and back, Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Net 33.8 FL. OZ. (1 L)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 86127

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Broncolin, S.A. de C.V.

Sold By: INBC TRADING LLC

Manufactured In: Mexico

Units Affected: 2 products (482,416 bottles; 26,972 bottle)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (70% Alcohol) for the following UPC codes: 7 14706 91368 6 (4.22 fl. oz.), 714706 91367 9 (8.4 fl. oz.), 7 14706 91366 2 (16.9 fl. oz.), or 7 14706 91365 5 (33.8 fl. oz.).

Look for affected lot numbers 201111, 201113, and 201115 with expiration date 04/30/2022; lot numbers 201116, 201118, 201119, 201120, and 201121 with expiration date 05/31/2022; and lot number L 201117 with expiration date 05/2022.

Stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately and dispose of it in a hazardous waste container if possible, or as directed by your local waste management authority; do not flush or pour it down the drain.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding any health concerns or symptoms related to the use of this product.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer, Broncolin, S.A. de C.V., for further instructions.

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

Affected Products

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (4.22 fl. oz. / 125ml)

UPC Codes:

714706913686

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

L 201117 (Exp 05/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (8.4 fl. oz. / 250ml)

UPC Codes:

714706913679

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

L 201117 (Exp 05/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (16.9 fl. oz. / 500ml)

UPC Codes:

714706913662

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022

Product: HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (33.8 fl. oz. / 1 Liter)

UPC Codes:

714706913655

Lot Numbers:

201111 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201113 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201115 (Exp. 04/30/2022)

201116 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201118 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201119 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201120 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

201121 (Exp. 05/31/2022)

L 201117 (Exp 05/2022)

Date Ranges: April 2022, May 2022