The Recall Desk

Hazard

Methanol recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
44
Critical
15
Severe
24
Most recent
2026-01-29

Of the 44 methanol recalls we have scored against our rubric, 15 (34%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 24 (55%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 44

  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0459-2024·2024-05-01

    FDA Recalls Alcoholada Gel Pain Reliever Over Methanol Contamination

    Alcoholada Gel pain reliever is being recalled because the ethanol ingredient contains methanol contamination. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall affecting 9,625 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Alcoholada Gel, Pain Relieving Gel, 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride, packaged in (a) 8.5 fl oz (251 mL) plastic bottle UPC 0 82252 03120 9 (b) 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottle, UPC 0 82252 34030 1 , Manufactured in Aruba by Aruba Aloe Balm Inc., Pitastraat 115, Aruba, Dutch Caribbe
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0873-2023·2023-06-21

    Hand Sanitizer Containing Methanol Recalled Due to Chemical Contamination

    Jarman's Midwest Cleaning Systems recalled 2,365 gallons of 80% alcohol antiseptic hand sanitizer nationwide due to FDA-detected methanol contamination. Consumers should stop using affected products immediately.

    Product
    Alcohol Antiseptic 80%, Topical Solution, Hand Sanitizer, Non-sterile Solution, Volume: 3.785 L, plastic gallon bottle, MCS Midwest Cleaning Solutions, 404 Noid Rd., Canton, SD 57013.
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0874-2023·2023-06-21

    Hand sanitizer recalled nationwide for methanol contamination

    SOFT HANDS Alcohol Antiseptic 80% hand sanitizer is recalled nationwide due to FDA detection of methanol contamination. Approximately 7,303 gallons were distributed with manufacture dates from March to August 2020.

    Product
    SOFT HANDS Alcohol Antiseptic 80%, Topical Solution, HAND SANITIZER, NON-STERILE SOLUTION, cleanpro SUPPLY, 1 US gallon / 3785.41ml, plastic gallon bottle, MCS Midwest Cleaning Solutions, 404 Noid Rd., Canton, SD 57013.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • 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.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0066-2023·2022-11-23

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination — FDA Class I

    Adam's Polishes ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER (multiple sizes) is recalled nationwide because FDA analysis found methanol contamination. This Class I recall poses a serious chemical health risk.

    Product
    Adam's Polishes ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER, isopropyl alcohol 75% v/v, packaged in a) 4 fl. oz (118) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-04; b) 8 fl. oz (237 mL) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-08; c) 1 PINT / 16 fl. oz (475 ml.) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-16; and d) 1 GALLON / 128 fl. oz
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0067-2023·2022-11-23

    Adam's Polishes Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

    Adam's Polishes hand sanitizer with 75% isopropyl alcohol is being recalled due to methanol contamination found in certain lots manufactured under non-compliant conditions. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Adam's Polishes ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER, isopropyl alcohol 75% v/v, packaged in a) 4 fl. oz (118) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-04; b) 8 fl. oz (237 mL) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-08; c) 1 PINT / 16 fl. oz (475 ml.) spray bottle, NDC 74943-125-16; and d) 1 GALLON / 128 fl. oz
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1342-2022·2022-08-24

    Hand sanitizer recalled for methanol contamination and insufficient ethanol

    Medek LLC is recalling M Hand Sanitizer due to FDA analysis finding methanol contamination and ethanol levels below label claims. Approximately 256 bottles distributed in Texas.

    Product
    M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made in Mexico by: Grupo Plast-Y-Kosas S.A. de C.V. Puebla 105 Col. Rodriguez Reynosa, Tam, Mexico C.P. 88630, NDC Code: 77797-001-01, Distributed by: Medek, LLC 315 E. Business Hwy 83 Alamo, TX
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    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0876-2022·2022-05-11

    Hand Sanitizer Product Recalled for Methanol Chemical Contamination

    Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 68%, 2.11 oz. bottles) is being recalled nationwide by Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc. due to methanol contamination in Lot #20D21 (expiration 06/30/2022).

    Product
    Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer, ethyl alcohol 68%, 2.11 oz./to mL bottle, Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc., c/o Best Brands Sales Company LLC, New York, NY NDC 74530-013-02
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0782-2021·2021-09-08

    MEDICALLY MINDED Hand Sanitizer Gel Recalled for Methanol Contamination

    Global Sanitizers LLC is recalling MEDICALLY MINDED Hand Sanitizer Gel (Ethyl Alcohol 70% v/v, 8.5 FL OZ / 250 mL) distributed nationwide due to manufacturing conditions that led to methanol contamination in product lots.

    Product
    MEDICALLY MINDED Hand Sanitizer Gel, ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULA, (Ethyl Alcohol 70% v/v), 8.5 FL OZ / 250 mL bottle, Made in Mexico, Distributed by SBL Brands, LLC Las Vegas, NV 89119. UPC: 6 76753 00359 1 ,
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    Drug
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    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
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • 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
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0254-2021·2021-02-24

    Liq-E Recalls Optimus Hand Sanitizer Due to Methanol Contamination

    Liq-E S.A. De C.V. is recalling 575 drums of Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer because the product contains methanol and has lower ethanol content than labeled.

    Product
    OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 55 Gal (208 L) drum, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col.. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477.UPC # 7 501799 118998
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0256-2021·2021-02-24

    Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

    Liq-E S.A. De C.V. is recalling Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer because the product contains methanol and has lower ethanol content than labeled.

    Product
    OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 275 Gal (1040 L) tank with spout dispenser, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477.; UPC # 7 501799 118981
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0253-2021·2021-02-24

    Optimus Lubricants Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

    Liq-E S.A. De C.V. is recalling Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer because the product contains methanol and has lower ethanol content than labeled.

    Product
    OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477. UPC # 7 501799 115621
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0240-2021·2021-02-03

    IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

    Shane Erickson Inc is recalling IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer because it was manufactured at a facility that produced subpotent products containing methanol.

    Product
    IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 3.4 fl. oz. (100 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Labeled as a) SAFE-GUARD Products International, b) Safe-WAY JEVCO Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, c) TRACTION CAPITAL, d) United State
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0239-2021·2021-02-03

    IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

    Shane Erickson Inc is recalling IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer because it was manufactured at a facility that produced subpotent product containing methanol.

    Product
    IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 1.7 fl. oz. (50 ml) bottles, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384, Made in China, ALSO distributed with Custom front labels as follows a) Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center, b) Pacers logo, c) no
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0241-2021·2021-02-03

    IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

    Shane Erickson Inc is recalling IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer because it was produced at a facility that manufactured subpotent products containing methanol.

    Product
    IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 10.1 fl. oz. (300 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Labeled as Thrifty White Pharmacy Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer. UPC 8 19845 00599 2
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0102-2021·2020-12-02

    SYP Health Hand Sanitizer Recalled for CGMP Deviations and Methanol Risk

    AA Products Inc. is recalling SYP Health Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Gel due to CGMP deviations and a history of subpotent ethanol and methanol contamination at the manufacturing facility.

    Product
    SYP Health Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Gel (ethyl alcohol) 70%, Net Wt. 16.91 FL OZ (500 mL) bottles,Biotecnologia, Educacion y Genetica, S.A. de C.V. Av. Quetra, UPC 9 780201 378624 .
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    Drug
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    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0078-2021·2020-11-25

    Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination and Low Ethanol Content

    Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling NuuxSan hand sanitizer because it contained methanol and had lower ethanol levels than labeled.

    Product
    NuuxSan Instant ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER, 70% Ethyl Alcohol (ethyl alcohol 70%), 8 fl oz. 237 mL bottle, Distributed by PCM North America LLC 9543 Bassonnet ST. STE 307, Houston, TX 77036, Made in Mexico, UPC 7 13620 00017 5
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0027-2021·2020-10-07

    Assured Hand Sanitizer Recalled for CGMP Deviations and Methanol Risk

    4e Brands North America is recalling Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer due to manufacturing in a facility associated with methanol contamination, representing poor CGMP practices.

    Product
    ASSURED Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe & Moisturizers, (70% ethyl alcohol), Packaged as a) 8 fL oz / 236 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49070 4 b) 10 fL oz / 295 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49070 4, Distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Made in
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0028-2021·2020-10-07

    Modesa Hand Sanitizer Recalled for CGMP Deviations and Methanol Risk

    4e Brands North America is recalling Modesa hand sanitizer because it was manufactured in a facility associated with methanol contamination, representing poor manufacturing practices.

    Product
    Modesa instant HAND SANITIZER with moisturizers & vitamin E, (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Made in Mexico. UPC 0 32251 49935 7
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0023-2021·2020-10-07

    Blumen Hand Sanitizer Recalled for CGMP Deviations and Methanol Risk

    4e Brands North America is recalling Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer due to manufacturing in a facility associated with methanol contamination.

    Product
    blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER, 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (70% ethyl alcohol), packaged as a) 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02359 4 b) 7.5 fl. oz./221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4 b) 33.8 fl. oz./1L bottle, UPC 8 14266 02369 3, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands No
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    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0026-2021·2020-10-07

    ASSURED Hand Sanitizer Recalled for CGMP Deviations and Methanol Risk

    4e Brands North America is recalling ASSURED Instant Hand Sanitizer due to manufacturing in a facility associated with methanol contamination, representing poor CGMPs.

    Product
    ASSURED Instant Hand Sanitizer Vitamin E and Aloe, (70% ethyl alcohol), Packaged as a) 8 fL oz / 236 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49069 8 b) 10 fL oz / 296 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49069 8, Distributed by Geenbrier International, Inc., 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Made in Mex
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0024-2021·2020-10-07

    blumen Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer Recalled for CGMP Deviations

    4e Brands North America is recalling blumen Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer because it was manufactured in a facility associated with methanol contamination, representing poor Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

    Product
    blumen Clear ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER with 70% ALCOHOL, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Packaged as a) 2 fl oz / 60 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02371 6 b) 7.5 fl oz / 221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4 c) 15.2 fl oz (450 ml) bottle, UPC 8 14266 02392 1, d) 17 fl oz / 503 ml bottle with blue c
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    Distributed nationwide