The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0066-2023·Announced 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.

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: FDA Class I drug recall. The FDA's Class I classification indicates a product that could cause serious injury or death, warranting the highest severity designation.

Plain-English summary

Adam's Polishes ALCOHOL BASED HAND SANITIZER, containing 75% isopropyl alcohol, is being recalled. The product is packaged in four different sizes: 4 fl oz, 8 fl oz, 16 fl oz (1 pint), and 128 fl oz (1 gallon) bottles. The affected lot is 133475.

FDA analysis determined that one lot of this hand sanitizer contains methanol contamination. Methanol is a toxic chemical that can cause serious health effects if absorbed through the skin or ingested. The presence of methanol in a product intended for hand sanitization represents a significant chemical hazard.

Approximately 3,441 gallons of the contaminated product were distributed nationwide in the United States under National Drug Codes (NDCs) 74943-125-04, 74943-125-08, 74943-125-16, and 74943-125-28. The product was manufactured by B&B Blending, LLC in Northglenn, Colorado, and distributed by Adam's Polishes LLC.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Do not discard the product in trash or down the drain. If concerned about exposure, consult a poison control center or the FDA's product recall guidance. Healthcare providers should be aware of this recall in case patients present with symptoms of methanol toxicity.

The recalled product

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
Manufacturer
Adam's Polishes LLC
Category
Drug — Topical / Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
  • methanol
  • chemical-contamination

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: 133475

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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