Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

S.C. Johnson Professional: Hand Sanitizers Recalled for Lack of Safety Testing

Agency Publication Date: November 6, 2018

Summary

S.C. Johnson Professional is recalling 1,127 units of deb stoko Refresh AntiBac FOAM and Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer. These products, which contain the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride (0.13%), were released to the market before required microbiological testing was completed. Because the safety and purity of these specific batches were not verified before distribution, they may not meet quality standards.

Risk

The lack of microbiological testing means the products could potentially contain harmful bacteria or lack the necessary strength to effectively kill germs as intended. No injuries or adverse incidents have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected products by checking for deb stoko Refresh AntiBac FOAM (1 L cartridge) with Lot number 9131 and NDC 11084-010-27.
Check for Safe-T-Fresh Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (1 L cartridge) with Lot number 9085.
Immediately stop using the affected hand sanitizers and set them aside in a secure location.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have experienced any irritation or skin issues while using these products.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact S.C. Johnson Professional for further instructions regarding the return or disposal process.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions or to report an adverse event.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Refund and Healthcare Consultation

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

Affected Products

Product: deb stoko, Refresh AntiBac FOAM (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13% (1 L)

Model:

NDC 11084-010-27

Recall #: D-0220-2019

Lot Numbers:

9131

Product: Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13% (1 L)

Model:

Recall #: D-0221-2019

Lot Numbers:

9085

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 81453

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: S.C. Johnson Professional

Sold By: Deb USA, Inc.; Safe-T-Fresh Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (869 cases; 258 cases)

Distributed To: North Carolina

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected products by checking for deb stoko Refresh AntiBac FOAM (1 L cartridge) with Lot number 9131 and NDC 11084-010-27.

Check for Safe-T-Fresh Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (1 L cartridge) with Lot number 9085.

Immediately stop using the affected hand sanitizers and set them aside in a secure location.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have experienced any irritation or skin issues while using these products.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact S.C. Johnson Professional for further instructions regarding the return or disposal process.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions or to report an adverse event.