Next Advanced Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling Next Advanced Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer because it contained methanol and had lower ethanol levels 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 adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling Next Advanced Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 8 FL OZ (236 ML) bottles. The recall affects 4,598,788 bottles distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific lots involved are those ending in 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, and 1005. The product is identified by UPC 6 50240 05357 3 and was distributed by Genomma Lab USA Inc. in Houston, TX.
The FDA classified this recall as Class II. The investigation found that the hand sanitizer contained methanol and had ethanol content below the level stated on the label. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious health effects if absorbed through the skin or ingested. Other products were also recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as the contaminated product.
Consumers should stop using the affected hand sanitizer immediately. They should check the lot number on the bottle to see if it ends in 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, or 1005. If the product matches the description, consumers should dispose of it safely or contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- NEXT ADVANCED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 8 FL OZ (236 ML) bottle, Made in Mexico, Distributed by: Genomma Lab USA Inc., Houston, TX 77027. UPC 6 50240 05357 3
- Manufacturer
- Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Affected units
- 4,598,788
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 (5)
- Lots ending in 1001
- 1002
- 1003
- 1004
- 1005.
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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