Maquiladora Miniara SA de CV is voluntarily recalling Shine and Clean Hand Sanitizer because it contains methanol, or wood alcohol, that is not declared on the label. Wood alcohol can be absorbed through the skin and can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision. Ingesting methanol can cause blindness, seizures, coma, damage to the nervous system, or death. There have been no reports of adverse events related to this recall reported to the company to date. The product is marketed as a topical hand sanitizer. But some people drink products made with alcohol as a substitute for alcoholic beverages. In addition, children may accidentally ingest these products. The Shine and Clean Hand Sanitizer Gel is packaged in 1000 ml bottles and in 1 gallon containers. You can see the … [Read more...]
Real Clean Hand Sanitizers Recalled For Potential Methanol
Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV is voluntarily recalling four hand sanitizer products because they contain methanol, or wood alcohol, that is not declared on the label. Methanol exposure, even through the skin, can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, and damage to the nervous system. Ingesting methanol can lead to seizures, coma, and death. There have been no reports of any adverse reactions received by the company to date. The recalled products include Scent Theory Keep Clean Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol, sold in 16.9 ounce size, Keep It Clean Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol sold in 16.9 ounce bottles, Born Basic Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol sold in 16.9 ounce packages, in 34 ounce packages, and 9.5 ounce packages, and Lux Eoi Hand Sanitizing Gel sold in … [Read more...]
FDA Expands Recalls of Hand Sanitizers That Contain Methanol
The FDA has expanded recalls of some brands of hand sanitizers that may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, that is toxic and can be absorbed through the skin. The sanitizers are labeled as made with ethyl alcohol, but contain methanol. Methanol can be life-threatening if ingested. Children may accidentally drink it, and some adults use it as a substitute for alcohol. The FDA knows of some cases of children and adults suffering blindness, who were hospitalized, and who died after drinking hand sanitizers. Symptoms of substantial methanol exposure can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. Properly made hand sanitizers are a substitute for hand-washing, but they must contain at least 60% … [Read more...]
Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Undeclared Methanol
LIQ-E S.A. de C.V. is voluntarily recalling all lots and all bottle sizes of the Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer because it may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, that is not declared on the label. Methanol is toxic or deadly if ingested, and it can be absorbed through the skin and cause health problems. Substantial methanol exposure can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and blurred vision. Serious health adverse effects of exposure to this chemical can include permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, and death. Young children who accidentally drink these products and people who consume it as an alcohol substitute are most at risk. There have been no reports of adverse events related to these recalled products. Each product contains a lot number … [Read more...]
bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Undeclared Methanol
AAA Cosmética, S.A. de C.V. is voluntarily recalling all lots of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer currently in distribution throughout the United States because it may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, that is toxic and not declared on the label. Anyone who uses this product on their hands can suffer nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, blurred vision, and headache. Drinking this product, either as an alcohol substitute or accidental ingestion can lead to permanent blindness, seizures, coma, damage to the nervous system, or death. No adverse reactions or complaints have been reported to the company to date in association with this recalled product. The recalled product is bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer and it is sold in 480 ml plastic bottles. You can see the long list of lot … [Read more...]
Bersih Hand Sanitizer Gel Fragrance Free Recalled For Methanol
Soluciones Cosméticas is voluntarily recalling all lots of Bersih Hand Sanitizer Gel Fragrance Free because it may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, that can be toxic when applied to the skin. Methanol exposure can result in vomiting, nausea, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, coma, seiners, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Anyone using these products on their hands are at risk. In addition, any children who may accidentally drink these products are in extreme danger. The recalled product is Bersih Hand Sanitizer Gel Fragrance Free and is sold in 16.9 ounce plastic clear bottles with blue tops at the retail, or consumer, level. The UPC number on the product is 816822026667. The lot numbers for this hand sanitizer range from 0106K01 to 0148K01. The hand … [Read more...]
FDA Sees Sharp Increase in Hand Sanitizers With Methanol
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, hand sanitizers have been in high demand and short supply. Many manufacturers have been scrambling to increase their stock, and the products fly off the shelves. But the FDA has noticed a serious problem with some of these products. They have seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizers with methanol. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is life-threatening when ingested and can be toxic when absorbed through the skin. It should never be included in any formula for hand sanitizer. The FDA statement said, "The agency is aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol that has led to recent adverse events including blindness, hospitalizations and death." Methanol is not an acceptable active ingredient for hand … [Read more...]
Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution Recalled For Methanol
The recalls of hand sanitizers because they contain methanol, or wood alcohol, continues. Now Transliquid Technologies LLC is voluntarily recalling Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution because it contains methanol. The product was sold in California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas at the retail level. The product was manufactured by Mystic Intl S.A. de C.V. in Mexico City. It was packaged in 8.45 ounce (250 ml) bottles. The firm's independent testing revealed the presence of this toxin. Wood alcohol can be absorbed through the skin and cause serious health problems. Drinking it as an alcohol substitute or via accidental ingestion can cause "nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or … [Read more...]
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Undeclared Methanol
With all the focus on using hand sanitizers during the pandemic, this recall of Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer is of interest. This product contains methanol (wood alcohol) that is toxic when absorbed through the skin. Substantial methanol exposure can result in these health issues: nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. All people using this product are at risk, but young children and adolescents and adults who drink it as an alcohol substitute are at most at risk for methanol poisoning. There have been no reports of adverse reactions received by the company to date in connection with this issue. The company is recalling 38,730 liters of the hand sanitizer. The recalled product is sold as a … [Read more...]
FDA Tips About Safely Using Hand Sanitizer In the Coronavirus Pandemic
While most of us know by now that the coronavirus is destroyed with soap, since its outer layer is fat which soap destroys, we also know that hand sanitizers are a good second choice if you can't get to a sink. The FDA has tips for safely using hand sanitizer. It's so important to always wash your hands after you use the bathroom, before preparing food or eating, and also after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. If you don't have access to soap and running water, hand sanitizers are a good second choice. The alcohol-based sanitizers recommended must have at least 60% alcohol. The best way to use hand sanitizer is by rubbing it all over your hands. Make sure that you get between your fingers and on the back of your hands. Don't wipe off or rinse your hands before the … [Read more...]
