Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Torco Racing Fuels Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 22, 2022

Summary

Torco Race Fuels is recalling 127 gallons of its Torco Racing Fuels Hand Sanitizer (80% Alcohol Antiseptic Topical Solution). FDA testing discovered that the product contains acetaldehyde and acetal at levels that exceed safety specifications. This recall involves the 1-gallon (3.78 liter) containers which lack lot numbers or expiration dates.

Risk

Acetaldehyde and acetal are chemical impurities that can cause skin irritation or more serious health issues with repeated exposure. While no injuries have been reported, these contaminants are above the allowable limits for safe use.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Torco Racing Fuels Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution) sold in 1-gallon (3.78 liter) containers with identifying code 76590-8347-1.
The recalled products are identifiable because they do not have any lot numbers or expiration dates printed on the packaging.
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 Torco Race Fuels 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: TORCO RACING FUELS HAND SANITIZER, Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution (1 Gallon)

Variants: 3.78 Liters, 1 Gallon, Non-Sterile Solution

Lot Numbers:

No lot or Expiration date on Product

NDC:

76590-8347-1

Recall #: D-0786-2022. Quantity: 127 gallons.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 90067

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Torco Race Fuels

Sold By: Torco Race Fuels

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 127 gallons

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: April 25, 2022

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Torco Racing Fuels Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution) sold in 1-gallon (3.78 liter) containers with identifying code 76590-8347-1.

The recalled products are identifiable because they do not have any lot numbers or expiration dates printed on the packaging.

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 Torco Race Fuels for further instructions.

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