The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-011-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

ABC Compounding Recalls QS Plus Hand Sanitizing Wipes Due to Chemical Contamination

ABC Compounding Company Inc. is recalling 66 rolls of QS Plus Hand Sanitizing Wipes found to be contaminated with graffiti remover.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

ABC Compounding Company Inc. is voluntarily recalling 66 rolls of Earth Force, Ltd., Power Towels, QS Plus Hand Sanitizing Wipes (antiseptic), 50 pre-moistened Wipes. The recall is due to chemical contamination, as the wipes were found to be contaminated with a different substance identified as 7820, Graffiti Remover.

The affected product is identified by Lot #3220. The recall is classified as Class III by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, indicating that use of or exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased these wipes should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Earth Force, Ltd., Power Towels, QS Plus Hand Sanitizing Wipes (antiseptic), 50 pre-moistened Wipes, Manufactured by: ABC Compounding Co., Inc., P.O. Box 16247, Atlanta, GA 30321.
Affected units
66

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 #3220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.