The FDA recently updated their list of hand sanitizers that contain harmful chemicals. Please… please… please read the list and remove any of the products from use. This hand sanitizer recall is important and we need to get the word out! Complete list of recalled items can be found at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-methanol
“[7-2-2020] FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested.
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 ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxic effects. FDA’s investigation of methanol in certain hand sanitizers is ongoing. The agency will provide additional information as it becomes available…”
Read more here. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-methanol
When and how to use hand sanitizer: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html
Sample of bulk hand sanitizer for your business that is FDA and CDC approved.