Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Seatex Alcohol Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Superpotency

Agency Publication Date: May 3, 2023

Summary

Seatex LLC is recalling 2,880 containers of Seatex Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer. The product is considered superpotent and contains impurities or degradation products that do not match the labeled formula. These one-gallon containers were distributed to Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

Risk

The product's formula does not adhere to labeled specifications, potentially containing levels of ingredients or impurities that could cause skin irritation or fail to work as expected. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Seatex Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer (Non-Sterile) sold in 3.785 L (1 Gallon) containers.
Identify the affected product by looking for UPC 6 12592 01480 0 and lot number 220888 with an expiration date of 05/20/2023 on the label.
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 Seatex LLC for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

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: Seatex Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer (3.785 L / 1 Gallon)

Variants: Non-Sterile Solution

UPC Codes:

612592014800

Lot Numbers:

220888 (Exp. 05/20/2023)

Quantity affected: 2880 containers.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92164

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Seatex LLC

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2880 containers

Distributed To: Florida, Georgia, Texas

Agency Last Updated: May 29, 2025

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Seatex Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer (Non-Sterile) sold in 3.785 L (1 Gallon) containers.

Identify the affected product by looking for UPC 6 12592 01480 0 and lot number 220888 with an expiration date of 05/20/2023 on the label.

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 Seatex LLC for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.