The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0162-2021·Announced 2020-12-23

Simex Logistics Recalls Subpotent Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer

Simex Logistics SA de CV is recalling 19,008 bottles of Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer because the product is subpotent.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to a subpotent drug, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving minor labeling or potency errors without reported serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

Simex Logistics SA de CV is voluntarily recalling 19,008 bottles of Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol Content, 33.8 FL OZ (1L). The recall was initiated on November 25, 2020, and the product is identified by Lot 0-720 with an expiration date of 05/16/2023.

The FDA classified this recall as Class II because the product is subpotent, meaning it does not contain the full amount of the active ingredient required by its label. The recall was initiated by the firm and is currently terminated.

The affected product was distributed in California, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas. Consumers should check their inventory for this specific lot and expiration date. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Health & Hand Gel Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol Content, 33.8 FL OZ (1L), Distributed By Blue Ridge Southern Supply, LLC 1130 Ada St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Produced By: Simex Logistics S.A. de C.V. Salvatierra No. 101 Fracc. El Puente C.P. 38040 Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. smxcontact
Manufacturer
Simex Logistics SA de CV
Category
Drug — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
Affected units
19,008

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 (2)

  • Lot: 0-720
  • Exp 05/16/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Simex Logistics SA de CV 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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