Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Multi-Mist Products Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Recalled for High Impurities

Agency Publication Date: December 28, 2022

Summary

NCH Life Sciences LLC is recalling approximately 10,930 gallons of Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer under the Multi-Mist Products brand. The recall was initiated after testing discovered impurities that exceed the allowed safe limits for non-sterile solutions. No incidents or injuries related to this product have been reported to date.

Risk

The sanitizer contains excessive levels of the chemical impurities acetal and acetaldehyde. Using hand sanitizer with high levels of these impurities may pose health risks if absorbed through the skin or accidentally ingested over time.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer sold in 2.5-gallon and 55-gallon bottles under the Multi-Mist Products brand.
To identify if your product is affected, check the label for NDC numbers 55533-524-02 or 55533-524-03 and the lot number printed on the bottle. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

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

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer (Non-Sterile)

Variants: 2.5 gallon bottle (9,464 ml), 55 gallon bottle (208,198 ml)

Lot Numbers:

12032504

12014282

12013501

12104039

12013505

12032523

12013510

12014804

12015401

12014113

NDC:

55533-524-02

55533-524-03

Manufactured for Multi-Mist Products, a division of NCH Corporation.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 91272

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: NCH Life Sciences LLC

Sold By: Multi-Mist Products; NCH Corporation

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 10,930 gallons

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer sold in 2.5-gallon and 55-gallon bottles under the Multi-Mist Products brand.

To identify if your product is affected, check the label for NDC numbers 55533-524-02 or 55533-524-03 and the lot number printed on the bottle. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

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

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer (Non-Sterile)

Variants: 2.5 gallon bottle (9,464 ml), 55 gallon bottle (208,198 ml)

Lot Numbers:

12032504

12014282

12013501

12104039

12013505

12032523

12013510

12014804

12015401

12014113

NDC:

55533-524-02

55533-524-03

Manufactured for Multi-Mist Products, a division of NCH Corporation.