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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Spartan Chemical Co Inc: Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 31, 2020
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Summary

Spartan Chemical Co Inc is recalling approximately 61,216 units of Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%) due to positive microbial contamination found in the product. The recall includes 60,796 units of the foamyiQ 42.27 oz (1250 mL) cartridges and 420 units of the Lite 'n Foamy 1 gallon (3.79 L) containers. These products were distributed nationwide across the United States, as well as in Panama and St. Maarten, for institutional and industrial use. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact a healthcare professional if they experience any adverse effects.

Risk

The product was found to have positive microbial contamination, which can cause infections or skin irritation, especially in individuals with compromised immune systems or open wounds.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%) in 42.27 oz cartridges or 1 gallon containers.
  2. For 42.27 oz foamyiQ cartridges, identify affected units by UPC code 753727264544 and lot numbers 518491, 518492, 518498, 518499, 518500, 520057, 520058, 520060, or 520061.
  3. For 1 gallon Lite 'n Foamy containers, identify affected units by UPC code 753727261130 and lot number 520032 with an expiration date of 06/30/2022.
  4. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have used this product or are experiencing symptoms of infection.
  5. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Spartan Chemical Co Inc for further instructions regarding disposal or return.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

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

Affected Products

Product: Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer foamyiQ (42.27 oz / 1250 mL)
UPC Codes:
753727264544
Lot Numbers:
518491
518492
518498
518499
518500
520057
520058
520060
520061
Product: Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer Lite 'n Foamy (1 gallon / 3.79 L)
UPC Codes:
753727261130
Lot Numbers:
520032 (Exp. 06/30/2022)
Date Ranges: 06/30/2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85978
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Spartan Chemical Co Inc
Sold By: Institutional and Industrial Use Only
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: a) 60,796 cartridges, b) 420 gallon containers
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: August 14, 2020

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