The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0164-2021·Announced 2020-12-23

Simex Recalls Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer Due to Subpotent Drug

Simex Logistics SA de CV is recalling Lavar 70 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, which typically involves a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a subpotent drug, which fits the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Simex Logistics SA de CV is voluntarily recalling 38,016 bottles of Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol Content, 33.8 FL OZ (1L). The recall was initiated on November 25, 2020, and was classified as Class II by the FDA. The reason for the recall is that the product is a subpotent drug.

The affected product is identified by Lot 0-520 with an expiration date of 05/26/2023. The product was distributed by Blue Ridge Southern Supply, LLC, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and produced by Simex Logistics S.A. de C.V. in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. The product was distributed in California, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The recall status is currently terminated.

The recalled product

Product
Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol Content, 33.8 FL OZ (1L), Distributed By Blue Ridge Southern Supply, LLC. 1130 Aba St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Produced By: Simex Logistics S.A. de C.V Salvatierra No. 101 Fraccionamiento El Puente Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, Barcode: 7 05333
Affected units
38,016

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: 0-520
  • Exp 05/26/2023

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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