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Ecolab Inc: Various Gel and Foam Hand Sanitizers Recalled for Chemical Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 27, 2019
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Summary

Ecolab Inc. has voluntarily recalled approximately 4,137 units of several types of hand sanitizers, including Gel Hand Sanitizer (70% Ethyl Alcohol), Advanced Gel, Moisturizing Gel, Quick-Care Foam, and Express Gel Hand Sanitizer. The recall was initiated after consumers reported an unusual bad odor (malodor) coming from the products, which led to the discovery of low levels of substituted benzene (aromatic) chemical compounds. These products were distributed nationwide across the United States in various sizes ranging from 37 mL to 540 mL bottles.

Risk

The products contain low levels of substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds, which are chemical contaminants not intended to be in hand sanitizer. Exposure to these benzene-related chemicals through the skin or inhalation may pose health risks, particularly if used frequently or over a long period.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your hand sanitizer bottle for the following brand names and sizes: Gel Hand Sanitizer (37 mL, 118 mL, 540 mL), Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer (37 mL, 540 mL), Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer (118 mL), Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (45 mL), or Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (37 mL).
  2. Verify the National Drug Code (NDC) and Lot Number on the packaging to see if your product is affected. For the 70% Gel, look for NDC 47593-487-49 (Lot HS091281), NDC 47593-487-33 (Lot HS091781), or NDC 47593-487-31 (Lots HS082881, HS083081, HS090781).
  3. For the 62% Advanced Gel, look for NDC 47593-488-49 (Lot HS092781) or NDC 47593-488-31 (Lots HS091381, HS091781, HS091881).
  4. For other variants, check for NDC 47593-489-33 (Lot HS092781), NDC 47593-491-85 (Lot HS103181), or NDC 47593-502-49 (Lot HS092681).
  5. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding the use of these contaminated products.
  6. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Ecolab Inc. for further instructions on how to handle the affected sanitizer.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return product for refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%) (37 mL / 1.25 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-487-49
Lot Numbers:
HS091281
Date Ranges: Exp. AUG 2020
Product: Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%) (118 mL / 4 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-487-33
Lot Numbers:
HS091781
Date Ranges: Exp. AUG 2020
Product: Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%) (540 mL / 18 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-487-31
Lot Numbers:
HS082881
HS083081
HS090781
Date Ranges: Exp. AUG 2020
Product: Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%) (37 mL / 1.25 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-488-49
Lot Numbers:
HS092781
Date Ranges: Exp. SEP 2020
Product: Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%) (540 mL / 18 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-488-31
Lot Numbers:
HS091381
HS091781
HS091881
Date Ranges: Exp. SEP 2020
Product: Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%) (118 mL / 4 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-489-33
Lot Numbers:
HS092781
Date Ranges: Exp. SEP 2020
Product: Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%) (45 mL / 1.5 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-491-85
Lot Numbers:
HS103181
Date Ranges: Exp. OCT 2020
Product: Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%) (37 mL / 1.25 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 47593-502-49
Lot Numbers:
HS092681
Date Ranges: Exp. SEP 2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 82344
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ecolab Inc
Sold By: Level 7 370 N
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5 products (a) 22 units b) 314 units c) 3511 units; a) 118 units, b) 3,783 units; 30 units; 67 units; 105 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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