IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination
Shane Erickson Inc is recalling IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer because it was manufactured at a facility that produced subpotent products containing methanol.
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, which poses a significant risk of harm.
Plain-English summary
Shane Erickson Inc is voluntarily recalling 42,157 bottles of IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer. The product is a 75% ethyl alcohol hand sanitizer in 3.4 fl. oz. (100 ml) bottles, manufactured in China and distributed by IMC in Spring Park, MN. The bottles are labeled under various names, including SAFE-GUARD Products International, Safe-WAY JEVCO, TRACTION CAPITAL, and United States Census 2020.
The recall is due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The product was manufactured at the same facility that produced other products which the FDA sampled and found to be subpotent for ethanol and to contain methanol. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious health issues if ingested or absorbed in significant quantities.
The affected lot number is 20200510-3, with a manufacturing date of May 10, 2020. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Canada. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 3.4 fl. oz. (100 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Labeled as a) SAFE-GUARD Products International, b) Safe-WAY JEVCO Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, c) TRACTION CAPITAL, d) United State
- Manufacturer
- Shane Erickson Inc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 42,157
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: MFG: 2020/05/10 L/N: 20200510-3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Shane Erickson Inc 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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