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Liq-E S.A. De C.V.: Optimus Lubricants Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 12, 2021

Summary

Liq-E S.A. De C.V. has recalled approximately 19,374 units of Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer because the products were found to contain methanol (wood alcohol) and lower-than-labeled levels of ethanol. Methanol is a toxic substance that is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and can cause serious health problems if absorbed through the skin or ingested. The affected products include various sizes ranging from 8.5-ounce bottles to large 275-gallon industrial tanks, and they were distributed throughout the United States and Mexico.

Risk

Exposure to methanol can lead to nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. While anyone using these products on their hands is at risk, young children who accidentally swallow the sanitizer and people who drink it as an alcohol substitute are at the highest risk for life-threatening poisoning.

What You Should Do

Check your supplies for Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer in 8.5 Fl. Oz. bottles, 1 Gallon bottles, 55 Gallon drums, or 275 Gallon tanks.
Specifically look for UPC codes 7501799115621, 7501799118998, 7501799118837, or 7501799118981.
Verify the lot numbers and expiration dates: (L)20-02 (Exp 05/2022), (L)20-03 (Exp 05/22), (L)5200 (Exp 05/2022), or the series of drum lots including L-1160 through L-2210 (Exp 05/2022 or 06/2022).
Stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately to avoid further chemical exposure.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have used this product and are experiencing any symptoms like blurred vision, dizziness, or nausea.
Return any unused product to the drug store or place of purchase for a full refund.
Do not flush the product down the drain or throw it in the regular trash; contact the manufacturer, Liq-E S.A. De C.V., or local hazardous waste disposal services for proper disposal instructions.
For further questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund from place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (8.5 Fl. Oz. / 250 mL)

UPC Codes:

7501799115621

Lot Numbers:

(L)20-02 (Exp 05/2022)

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (55 Gal / 208 L)

UPC Codes:

7501799118998

Lot Numbers:

L-1160 (Exp 05/2022)

L-2160 (Exp 05/2022)

L-3160 (Exp 05/2022)

L-1180 (Exp 05/2022)

L-2180 (Exp 05/2022)

L-2190 (Exp 05/2022)

L-1200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-2200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-3200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-4200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-5200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-1210 (Exp 06/2022)

L-2210 (Exp 06/2022)

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (1 Gal / 3.78 L)

Model:

NDC: XXXXX-378-04

UPC Codes:

7501799118837

Lot Numbers:

(L) 20-03 (Exp 05/22)

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (275 Gal / 1040 L)

UPC Codes:

7501799118981

Lot Numbers:

(L) 5200 (Exp 05/2022)

Product Images

55 Gal (208 L) Plastic Blue Drum Label:

55 Gal (208 L) Plastic Blue Drum:

8.5Fl Oz. (250 mL) Plastic Bottle Label

8.5Fl Oz. (250 mL) Plastic Bottle

1 Gal (3.78 L) Plastic Bottle Label

1 Gal (3.78 L) Plastic Bottle

275 Gal (1,040 L) Plastic Bottle Label

275 Gal (1,040 L) Plastic Tank

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 86078

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Liq-E S.A. De C.V.

Sold By: retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: Mexico

Units Affected: 4 products (12,201 bottles; 575 drums; 6,597 gallons; 1 tank)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your supplies for Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer in 8.5 Fl. Oz. bottles, 1 Gallon bottles, 55 Gallon drums, or 275 Gallon tanks.

Specifically look for UPC codes 7501799115621, 7501799118998, 7501799118837, or 7501799118981.

Verify the lot numbers and expiration dates: (L)20-02 (Exp 05/2022), (L)20-03 (Exp 05/22), (L)5200 (Exp 05/2022), or the series of drum lots including L-1160 through L-2210 (Exp 05/2022 or 06/2022).

Stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately to avoid further chemical exposure.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have used this product and are experiencing any symptoms like blurred vision, dizziness, or nausea.

Return any unused product to the drug store or place of purchase for a full refund.

Do not flush the product down the drain or throw it in the regular trash; contact the manufacturer, Liq-E S.A. De C.V., or local hazardous waste disposal services for proper disposal instructions.

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

Affected Products

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (8.5 Fl. Oz. / 250 mL)

UPC Codes:

7501799115621

Lot Numbers:

(L)20-02 (Exp 05/2022)

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (55 Gal / 208 L)

UPC Codes:

7501799118998

Lot Numbers:

L-1160 (Exp 05/2022)

L-2160 (Exp 05/2022)

L-3160 (Exp 05/2022)

L-1180 (Exp 05/2022)

L-2180 (Exp 05/2022)

L-2190 (Exp 05/2022)

L-1200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-2200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-3200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-4200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-5200 (Exp 06/2022)

L-1210 (Exp 06/2022)

L-2210 (Exp 06/2022)

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (1 Gal / 3.78 L)

Model:

NDC: XXXXX-378-04

UPC Codes:

7501799118837

Lot Numbers:

(L) 20-03 (Exp 05/22)

Product: OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer (275 Gal / 1040 L)

UPC Codes:

7501799118981

Lot Numbers:

(L) 5200 (Exp 05/2022)