The Recall Desk

Hazard

Acetaldehyde recalls

17 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
17
Critical
3
Severe
1
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 17 acetaldehyde recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (18%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (6%) are Severe.

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1–17 of 17

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·N/A·2026-09-02

    Beak & Skiff Alcohol Antiseptic Sanitizer recalled for acetaldehyde contamination

    Beak & Skiff Sanitizer Alcohol Antiseptic 80% is being recalled because FDA analysis found acetaldehyde above specification limits in the product. The recall affects bottles distributed in New York and through online sales.

    Product
    Ibuprofen, 150 mg per 7.5 mL, Delivers: 7.5 mL, Conc: 20 mg/mL, Oral Suspension, 12mL Oral Syringes, Berry Flavor/Alcohol Free, Mfg By: MCNEIL, Pkg by: Safecor, Woburn, MA
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0111-2024·2023-11-29

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Excess Acetal and Acetaldehyde Contamination

    Integrity Biochem hand sanitizer recalled due to contamination with acetal and acetaldehyde at levels above FDA standards. The product was distributed to one Oklahoma distributor.

    Product
    Integrity Biochem HSC 70-VA, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Hand Sanitizer, Vanilla Scented Topical Gel 208.19L (55 gallons)- drum. Integrity Biochem, 1100 North Cresson Hwy, Cresson, TX 76035. Made in the USA, NDC: 77512-052-03
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0760-2023·2023-05-31

    Foaming Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Elevated Acetaldehyde and Acetal Levels

    Alpha Aromatics is recalling foaming hand sanitizer due to elevated levels of acetaldehyde and acetal above FDA specifications. The product was distributed to one account in North Carolina.

    Product
    FOAMING HAND SANITIZER, fresh mint scent, 62% alcohol, 1 Gallon / 3.78 Liters bottle, 290 Alpha Drive RIDC industrial Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15238,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0455-2023·2023-03-15

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol and Acetaldehyde Contamination

    Snowy Range Blue hand sanitizer is recalled due to FDA findings of methanol, acetaldehyde, and acetal above permissible limits. The product was distributed nationwide across all lot codes.

    Product
    Snowy Range Blue Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution, 4fl. oz. [118mL], Distributed by Reliable Products, LLC, Cheyenne, WY 82003, NDC 75288-100-04.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0263-2023·2023-02-15

    Ohm Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Acetaldehyde and Acetal Contamination

    Urban Electric Power is recalling Ohm Hand Sanitizer products in multiple sizes due to FDA findings of acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits resulting from manufacturing deviations.

    Product
    Ohm Hand Sanitizer (alcohol (ethanol) 70 % v/v), packaged in a) 2 FL OZ (60 ML), b) 3 FL OZ (88 ML) bottles, c) 10 FL OZ (295 ML) bottles, d)12 FL OZ (355 ML) bottles, e)16 FL OZ (473 ML) bottles, f) 64 FL OZ (1892 ML) bottles, g) 128 FL OZ (3785 ML) bottles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0264-2023·2023-02-15

    Ohm Sanitizer Spray Recalled Due to Chemical Contamination

    Urban Electric Power is recalling Ohm Sanitizer Spray nationwide because FDA analysis found the product contains acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits.

    Product
    Ohm Sanitizer Spray (alcohol (ethyl alcohol) 80% v/v, 8 FL OZ (237 ML) bottles.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0166-2023·2023-01-25

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Impurities and Manufacturing Defects

    SIREtizer Hand Sanitizer is recalled for containing acetal and acetaldehyde above allowable limits and manufacturing defects, including one superpotent lot.

    Product
    SIREtizer Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol) 80%, packaged in a) 3.38 oz (100 mL), b) 10 oz (295 ml), UPC 8 60003 85882 0, and c) 16.9 oz (500 ml), UPC 8 60003 85880 6 bottles, Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, 10868 189th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503; Bottled by Southwest 6th Be
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0092-2023·2023-01-04

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Excess Chemical Impurities in Manufacturing

    NCH Life Sciences LLC is recalling hand sanitizer products containing excess acetal and acetaldehyde impurities due to manufacturing deviations. The recall affects 2.5 and 55-gallon bottles distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.

    Product
    Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer, Non-Sterile Solution, packaged as a a) 2.5 gallon bottle (9,464 ml), NDC 55533-524-02, and b) 55 gallon bottle (208,198 ml), NDC 55533-524-03, Manufactured for: Multi-Mist Products A Division of NCH Corporation 1618 Northgat
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0001-2023·2022-10-12

    Hand Sanitizer Spray Recalled for Above-Specification Chemical Contamination

    Salon Technologies International is recalling Sanitizing Hand Spray 80% due to GMP deviations: the product contains acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits. The recall affects 1,656 bottles distributed in Florida and Washington.

    Product
    Sanitizing Hand Spray 80% (alcohol 80% v/v) Packaged in 2 FL OZ (60 mL) bottles, Salon Technologies International 8810 Commodity Circle STE 22-23, Orlando, FL 32819, UPC 6 96952 12904 5
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1149-2022·2022-06-22

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Acetaldehyde and Acetal Above Limits

    Hand Sanitizer LLC is recalling Say Goodbye to Germs hand sanitizer bottles due to CGMP deviations. FDA testing found acetaldehyde and acetal levels above acceptable limits.

    Product
    HAND SANITIZER SAY GOODBYE TO GERMS Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Non-Sterile Solution, 12 FL OZ (254 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Hand Cleansing Gel 850 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Suite 212 Lafayette, LA 70508 UPC 8 60003 62626 9
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1142-2022·2022-06-22

    Alcohol Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Contamination

    A.P. Nonweiler is recalling its 80% alcohol antiseptic hand sanitizer because FDA testing found acetaldehyde and acetal above safe specification limits. The product was distributed in Wisconsin and Virginia.

    Product
    Alcohol Antiseptic 80%, Topical Solution, Hand Sanitizer, Non-Sterile Solution, Packaged as (a) 250 U.S. gallons per tote, Product Code 9999D361-250: (b) 1 U.S. gallon, Product Code 9999D361-001: A.P. Nonweiler Co., Inc., 3321 County Road A, Oshkosh, WI 54901.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0859-2022·2022-05-18

    Hand Sanitizer Product Recalled Due to Acetaldehyde Contamination

    Kill 'Dat Sanitizing Products Hand Sanitizer (1 gallon, Batch 39) recalled because acetaldehyde levels exceed manufacturer specifications. Product distributed in Louisiana.

    Product
    Kill 'Dat Sanitizing Products Hand Sanitizer, 1 gallon (128 fl. oz.) 80% Alcohol, OTC, Manufactured by: Lula Holdings LLC, 15532 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, NDC 77348-001-02.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0786-2022·2022-05-04

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due to Chemical Contamination Above Specification

    Torco Race Fuels hand sanitizer is being recalled because FDA analysis found acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits. The product was distributed in the USA.

    Product
    TORCO RACING FUELS HAND SANITIZER, Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution, Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution, FDA Approved, 76590-8347-1, 3780 mL, 3.78 Liters (1 Gallon). Torco Race Fuels 2527 W. Dallas Ave. Apache Junction, AZ, 85120
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0782-2022·2022-04-27

    artnaturals Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Benzene and Chemical Contamination

    artnaturals ethyl alcohol hand sanitizer (8 fl oz bottles, lot G20127E and G20128A, exp. 5/1/2022) is recalled nationwide due to chemical contamination including benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal.

    Product
    artnaturals hand sanitizer, SCENT FREE HAND SANITIZER (ethyl alcohol 62.5%), 8 fl oz (236 ml) bottles, Dist. By artnaturals, Gardena, CA 90248, UPC: 8 16820 02820 5
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0791-2021·2021-09-15

    Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol Recall Due to Acetaldehyde Contamination

    Charles Paint Research Inc is recalling hand sanitizer products manufactured with acetaldehyde and acetal impurities exceeding allowable limits due to facility contamination issues.

    Product
    HAND SANITIZER (alcohol 80%), Alchol Antiseptic 80% topical solution, Hand Sanitizer non-sterile solution, Net weight (6 lbs 14.2 oz) 1 gallon; Net Quantity (3785 mL), Manufactured by Soapdaddy LLC, 2401 E. 85th Street, Kansas City, MO 64131
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0677-2021·2021-07-28

    Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol and Chemical Contamination

    Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Dragonfruit Splash (3.38 FL. OZ.) is being recalled because the product is contaminated with methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

    Product
    Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Dragonfruit Splash, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01332 5
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0682-2021·2021-07-28

    Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Contamination

    Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer Aloe Watermelon Lemonade due to contamination with methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde. The 3.38 FL. OZ. bottles were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Watermelon Lemonade, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 814630 02423 3
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide