Approximately 2.5 million units of various hand sanitizers, including Scent Theory, Born Basic, and Lux EOI brands, are being recalled because they may contain methanol (wood alcohol). Some products were also found to have lower-than-labeled levels of ethyl alcohol, which is the active ingredient used to kill germs. These products were manufactured in a facility where chemical contamination occurred, potentially exposing consumers to toxic substances through skin contact or ingestion.
Methanol exposure can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, potentially causing nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, or death if swallowed. Children are at a particularly high risk of accidental ingestion, which can lead to severe poisoning or fatal outcomes.
Contact healthcare provider and return product for refund.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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