The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0001-2023·Announced 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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves chemical contamination (acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits) in a skin-contact product, representing a risk of harm. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score at 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Salon Technologies International Inc is recalling Sanitizing Hand Spray 80%, packaged in 2 FL OZ (60 mL) bottles. The product is labeled with Lot #20-018 (expiration date 4/3/2023) and was distributed in Florida and Washington.

FDA analysis identified that the product contained acetaldehyde and acetal at levels above specification limits, constituting a GMP deviation. These volatile organic compounds should not be present in high concentrations in products applied to skin.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Those with questions about the recall should contact the manufacturer or their local pharmacy.

The recalled product

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
Manufacturer
Salon Technologies International Inc
Category
Drug — Sanitizer / Topical Antiseptic
Hazard
Affected units
1,656

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot #: 20-018 Exp. 4/3/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Salon Technologies International Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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