The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0163-2021·Announced 2020-12-23

UVT World Gel Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Subpotent Drug Content

Simex Logistics SA de CV is voluntarily recalling UVT World Gel Hand Sanitizer because it is a subpotent drug. The product was distributed in California, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas.

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, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, significant injuries, or illnesses. According to the rubric, a Class II recall without reported hospitalizations or significant injury falls under the Moderate category (Score 2), representing a voluntary precautionary recall or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Simex Logistics SA de CV is voluntarily recalling UVT World Gel Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol Content, 33.9 FL OZ (1LT). The recall was initiated because the product is classified as a subpotent drug. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which indicates that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The affected product is identified by Lot 0-620 with an expiration date of 08/05/2023. A total of 16,308 bottles were distributed in California, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas. The product was produced by Simex Logistics S.A. de C.V. in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, and distributed by UVT World in Newport Beach, California.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm. The recall status is currently terminated.

The recalled product

Product
UVT World Gel Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol Content, 33.9 FL OZ (1LT), Distributed By UVT World Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.uvt.world Produced By: Simex Logistics S.A. de C.V. Salvatierra No. 101 Fraccionamiento El Puente Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico Barcode: 7 00306 88677 2
Affected units
16,308

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: 0-620
  • Exp 08/05/2023

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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