Proton Armor Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due to Methanol Contamination
Ultra Chem Labs Corp is recalling Proton Armor Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer nationwide due to trace amounts of methanol found in product components during manufacturing. The recall affects multiple bottle sizes with batch number 20117206.
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: FDA Class II recall for trace amounts of methanol contamination in a hand sanitizer product. Methanol is a hazardous substance representing a risk of harm to consumers, particularly children with frequent skin exposure. The contamination is a deviation from CGMP standards, and the hazard remains theoretical without reported illnesses in the available source material.
Plain-English summary
Proton Armor Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, manufactured by Ultra Chem Labs Corp in Ontario, California, is being recalled nationwide. The product is available in three sizes: 8 oz bottles (product code 3030-8), 32 oz bottles (product code 3030-3), and 1.7 fl oz/50 mL bottles (product code 3030-5). The active ingredients include benzalkonium chloride 0.13% and ULS 8357 0.33%, packaged under batch number 20117206.
The recall was initiated due to trace amounts of methanol found in one of the product components during the manufacturing process. Methanol is a hazardous substance that poses a potential risk of harm to consumers. This discovery represents a deviation from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) standards.
The recalled product was distributed nationwide in quantities of 5-10 gallons. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately. For additional information or to report adverse effects, contact the FDA or the recalling manufacturer, Ultra Chem Labs Corp.
The recalled product
- Product
- Proton Armor, Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, kills 99.99% of germs, Green Tea and Aloe, Family Safe, No Gels, Water Based, 24 Hour Germ Protection with Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin, a) 8 oz bottle, b) 32 oz bottle, and c) 1.7 fl oz or 50 mL bottle, Supplie
- Manufacturer
- Ultra Chem Labs Corp
- Category
- Drug — Topical / Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- methanol-contamination
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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