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Proton Armor Foaming Hand Sanitizers Recalled for Methanol Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 21, 2022
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Summary

Ultra Chem Labs Corp is recalling approximately 5 to 10 gallons of Proton Armor Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (Odor Free and Green Tea and Aloe scents) because trace amounts of methanol were discovered in a component used during manufacturing. The recall affects 8 oz, 32 oz, and 1.7 oz (50 mL) bottles distributed nationwide. No injuries or illnesses related to this recall have been reported to date.

Risk

Methanol exposure can cause serious health complications including nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, or death if absorbed through the skin or swallowed. While the amount found was trace, any methanol contamination in hand sanitizer products poses a safety hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are Proton Armor Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizers in Odor Free (Product Codes 3020-8, 3020-3, 3020-5) and Green Tea and Aloe (Product Codes 3030-8, 3030-3, 3030-5) scents. Affected bottles include 1.7 oz (50 mL), 8 oz, and 32 oz sizes with lot numbers 20087131 or 20117206 and NDC 79208-001-50.
  2. 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 the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ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: Proton Armor, Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Odor Free
Variants: 8 oz bottle, 32 oz bottle, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) bottle, Odor Free
Model:
3020-8
3020-3
3020-5
Lot Numbers:
20087131
NDC:
79208-001-50

No expiration dates. Active Ingredients - Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%, ULS 8357 0.33%.

Product: Proton Armor, Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Green Tea and Aloe
Variants: 8 oz bottle, 32 oz bottle, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) bottle, Green Tea and Aloe
Model:
3030-8
3030-3
3030-5
Lot Numbers:
20117206
NDC:
79208-001-50

No expiration dates. Active Ingredients - Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%, ULS 8357 0.33%.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90973
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ultra Chem Labs Corp
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (5-10 gallons)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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