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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Ecolab Inc: Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Discoloration and Foreign Substance

Agency Publication Date: August 24, 2020
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Summary

Ecolab Inc. has recalled 305 drums (55 gallons each) of Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution due to discoloration and the presence of an unknown foreign substance. This industrial-sized product, marked with NDC 47593-624-21, was distributed nationwide and is intended for large-scale topical use. Because the quality and safety of the liquid cannot be guaranteed, consumers should contact a healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding its use and contact the manufacturer for disposal instructions. No injuries have been reported to date, but the defect could compromise the effectiveness of the sanitizer or cause skin irritation.

Risk

The product may contain an unidentified foreign substance or show discoloration, which indicates potential contamination or chemical instability. This poses a risk of skin irritation or could mean the sanitizer is not effective at killing germs, potentially leading to the spread of infection.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product: Ecolab Inc. Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, sold in 55 US GAL (208 L) drums.
  2. Check the product label for NDC number 47593-624-21 and an expiration date of April 2021.
  3. Locate the lot number on your drum and verify if it matches any of the following: BP0D3091A0, BP0D3203A0, CR0D0553A0, CR0D0571A0, CR0D0577A0, CR0D0584A0, CR0E0482A0, CR0E0490A0, CR0E0499A0, CR0E0501A0, CR0E0520A0, FO0D0358A0, FO0D0440A0, FO0D0456A0, FO0D0464A0, FO0D0480A1, FO0D0490A0, FO0D0502A1, FO0D0517A1, FO0E0044A1, FO0E0061A1, FO0E0075A1, FO0E0094A0, FO0E0111A0, FO0E0119A1, FO0E0241A1, or FO0E0256A1.
  4. Immediately stop using the hand sanitizer if it is from an affected lot.
  5. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding any concerns about skin reactions or product efficacy.
  6. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Ecolab Inc. at their Saint Paul, MN headquarters for further instructions on drum disposal.
  7. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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

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

Affected Products

Product: Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution (55 US GAL / 208 L)
Model:
NDC 47593-624-21
Recall #: D-1539-2020
Lot Numbers:
BP0D3091A0
BP0D3203A0
CR0D0553A0
CR0D0571A0
CR0D0577A0
CR0D0584A0
CR0E0482A0
CR0E0490A0
CR0E0499A0
CR0E0501A0
CR0E0520A0
FO0D0358A0
FO0D0440A0
FO0D0456A0
FO0D0464A0
FO0D0480A1
FO0D0490A0
FO0D0502A1
FO0D0517A1
FO0E0044A1
FO0E0061A1
FO0E0075A1
FO0E0094A0
FO0E0111A0
FO0E0119A1
FO0E0241A1
FO0E0256A1
Date Ranges: April 2021 (Expiration Date)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86246
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ecolab Inc
Sold By: Ecolab Inc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 305 drums
Distributed To: Nationwide

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