Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination and Low Ethanol Content
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling Modesa Instant Hand Sanitizer because it contained methanol and had lower ethanol content than labeled.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves the presence of methanol, a toxic contaminant that poses a significant risk of serious injury or death if ingested or absorbed, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling 2,760 bottles of Modesa INSTANT HAND SANITIZER with Moisturizers and Aloe Vera (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), 8 fl oz (237 mL). The product was distributed nationwide in the United States by Midwood brands, LLC. The specific product code is 1931104AL.
The recall was initiated because the hand sanitizer was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. Other products were also recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as the product found to contain methanol.
Consumers should stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems if ingested or absorbed through the skin. Consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Modesa INSTANT HAND SANITIZER with Moisturizers and Aloe Vera (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Midwood brands, LLC 10611 Monroe RD. Mathews, NC 28105 Made in Mexico UPC 3 2251 38042 6
- Manufacturer
- Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Affected units
- 2,760
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)
- 1931104AL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. 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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