Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Genesis Partnership Company SA: Hand Sanitizers Recalled for Sub-Potent Alcohol Levels

Agency Publication Date: October 19, 2020

Summary

Genesis Partnership Company SA has recalled approximately 67,440 bottles of Panagel, Genesis, and Killz Germz hand sanitizers. Testing revealed that certain products contained as little as 62% ethanol, failing to meet the 70% concentration claim on the label. Other batches were recalled due to quality control issues at the manufacturing facility. Using hand sanitizer with insufficient alcohol content may not effectively kill germs, viruses, or bacteria, leaving users with a false sense of security and a higher risk of infection. These products were sold in various sizes ranging from 8-ounce bottles to 1-gallon containers and were distributed nationwide.

Risk

The recalled hand sanitizers are sub-potent, meaning they do not contain enough alcohol to effectively sanitize hands. This can lead to the spread of illness and infection because the product fails to perform its intended antiseptic function.

What You Should Do

Check your hand sanitizer label to see if you have the brands Panagel, Genesis, or Killz Germz.
For Panagel Hand Sanitizer (16 fl oz), check for Lot 072120 with an expiration date of 01/21/2022 and UPC 378384000016.
For Genesis Hand Sanitizer Gel (8 fl oz or 1 gallon), check for Lot 37009 with an expiration date of 02/10/2021 and UPCs 7401037205773 or 7401037203427.
For Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer (15 fl oz or 1 gallon), check for Lot numbers 36748, 36818, or 36697 with expiration dates of 10/15/21 or 11/8/21 and UPCs 7401037203250 or 7401037203427.
Immediately stop using any of these affected products as they may not provide protection against germs.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have concerns about infections or illness related to the use of these products.
Return the unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the distributor, Central Med Distribution (Hollywood, FL) or Killz Germz, LLC (Washington, DC), for further instructions.
For more information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund upon return of unused product.

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

Affected Products

Product: Panagel Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (16 Fl. Oz.)

Model:

NDC 78384-001-04

UPC Codes:

378384000016

Lot Numbers:

072120 (Exp. 01/21/2022)

Product: Genesis Hand Sanitizer Gel, Topical Solution (240 mL / 8 FL OZ.)

Model:

NDC 74484-002-02

UPC Codes:

7401037205773

Lot Numbers:

37009 (Exp. 02/10/2021)

Product: Genesis Hand Sanitizer Gel, Topical Solution (1 gallon / 3785 mL)

Model:

NDC 74484-002-04

UPC Codes:

7401037203427

Lot Numbers:

37009 (Exp. 02/10/2021)

Product: Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel (450 mL / 15 fl oz.)

Model:

NDC 74625-003-04

UPC Codes:

7401037203250

Lot Numbers:

36748 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36818 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36697 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36748 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36818 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36697 (Exp. 11/8/21)

Product: Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel (1 Gallon / 128 fl. oz.)

Model:

NDC 74625-003-05

UPC Codes:

7401037203427

Lot Numbers:

36748 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36818 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36697 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36748 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36818 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36697 (Exp. 11/8/21)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 86427

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Genesis Partnership Company SA

Sold By: Central Med Distribution; Killz Germz, LLC

Manufactured In: Guatemala

Units Affected: 5 products (33,480 bottles; 15,000 bottles; 5,040 bottles; 5,320 bottles; 8600 bottles)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your hand sanitizer label to see if you have the brands Panagel, Genesis, or Killz Germz.

For Panagel Hand Sanitizer (16 fl oz), check for Lot 072120 with an expiration date of 01/21/2022 and UPC 378384000016.

For Genesis Hand Sanitizer Gel (8 fl oz or 1 gallon), check for Lot 37009 with an expiration date of 02/10/2021 and UPCs 7401037205773 or 7401037203427.

For Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer (15 fl oz or 1 gallon), check for Lot numbers 36748, 36818, or 36697 with expiration dates of 10/15/21 or 11/8/21 and UPCs 7401037203250 or 7401037203427.

Immediately stop using any of these affected products as they may not provide protection against germs.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have concerns about infections or illness related to the use of these products.

Return the unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the distributor, Central Med Distribution (Hollywood, FL) or Killz Germz, LLC (Washington, DC), for further instructions.

For more information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332.

Affected Products

Product: Panagel Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol (16 Fl. Oz.)

Model:

NDC 78384-001-04

UPC Codes:

378384000016

Lot Numbers:

072120 (Exp. 01/21/2022)

Product: Genesis Hand Sanitizer Gel, Topical Solution (240 mL / 8 FL OZ.)

Model:

NDC 74484-002-02

UPC Codes:

7401037205773

Lot Numbers:

37009 (Exp. 02/10/2021)

Product: Genesis Hand Sanitizer Gel, Topical Solution (1 gallon / 3785 mL)

Model:

NDC 74484-002-04

UPC Codes:

7401037203427

Lot Numbers:

37009 (Exp. 02/10/2021)

Product: Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel (450 mL / 15 fl oz.)

Model:

NDC 74625-003-04

UPC Codes:

7401037203250

Lot Numbers:

36748 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36818 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36697 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36748 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36818 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36697 (Exp. 11/8/21)

Product: Killz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel (1 Gallon / 128 fl. oz.)

Model:

NDC 74625-003-05

UPC Codes:

7401037203427

Lot Numbers:

36748 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36818 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36697 (Exp. 10/15/21)

36748 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36818 (Exp. 11/8/21)

36697 (Exp. 11/8/21)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 86427

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Genesis Partnership Company SA

Sold By: Central Med Distribution; Killz Germz, LLC

Manufactured In: Guatemala

Units Affected: 5 products (33,480 bottles; 15,000 bottles; 5,040 bottles; 5,320 bottles; 8600 bottles)

Distributed To: Nationwide