Blumen Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol and Low Ethanol Content
4e Brands North America is recalling Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer because testing found methanol contamination and ethanol levels below the labeled claim.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which is the highest severity level indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
4e Brands North America, LLC is voluntarily recalling Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol Content. The recall affects 17,359,247 bottles and pumps distributed nationwide in the USA and in Canada. The product is available in 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) and 7.5 fl oz (221 ml) bottles.
The recall was initiated because product testing revealed the presence of methanol and ethanol content below the labeled claim. Methanol is a toxic chemical that can cause serious health issues if ingested or absorbed in significant quantities, and the subpotent ethanol content means the product may not be effective as a hand sanitizer.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Affected lots include 2141, 2879, 3005, and 2911. Consumers should check their bottles for these lot numbers and the expiration dates listed on the packaging. The product was made in Mexico and distributed by 4e Brands North America, LLC.
The recalled product
- Product
- blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) 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, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, Sa
- Manufacturer
- 4e Brands North America, Llc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Affected units
- 17,359,247
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 (7)
- Lot #: a) 2141
- Exp 04/40/23
- 2879
- Exp 04/23/23
- 3005
- Exp 05/08/23
- b) 2911
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by 4e Brands North America, Llc 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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