FDA recalls Hand Sanitizers

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On June 19, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recalls of hand sanitizer brands found to contain toxins.

Hand sanitizer has skyrocketed as a preventative measure against COVID-19.

However, the FDA found a toxin in some brands. And they issued a recall. All of the brands are manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV, which is based in Mexico. The brand names are:

  • All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)
  • Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)
  • Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01)
  • The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)
  • Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01)
  • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)

Dispose of the product in hazardous waste container. Do not pour down a drain.

If exposed, consult a doctor.  Do not wait. Treatment is critical to reverse poisoning. Children are especially at risk.

Please inspect your hand-sanitizers now and visit the FDA website for more information.

More, there are other preventative steps we can all take against Covid-19. Namely, practicing social distancing, regularly washing the hands, mask wearing and to avoid touching the face. More, masks are particularly key and these are our key health messages:

Masks Telegraph a Key Health Message

A mask is a health message. Wearing one telegraphs an important health message. 

A mask reminds the person wearing it that the virus is serious.  It also reminds others of the same message, too. Please set a positive example for others. Wear a mask.

Masks Protect the Person Wearing the Mask

 Masks help protect us from the virus.  This is key.

Masks Protect Others, too

Masks also protect others if we have the virus. It can be days before symptoms appear. Yet, you could still spread it. Also, some people carry the virus but never experience symptoms themselves.

Please wear a mask. And encourage others, too.

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Illustration by Natasha Remarchuk