IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination
Shane Erickson Inc is recalling IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer because it was produced at a facility that manufactured 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 the presence of methanol in a hand sanitizer represents a significant hazard that can cause serious injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Shane Erickson Inc is voluntarily recalling 29,376 bottles of IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, 75% ethyl alcohol, 10.1 fl. oz. (300 ml). The product is labeled as Thrifty White Pharmacy Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer and was distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada. The specific lot number is 2020/05/11 with an expiration date of 2023/05/10.
The recall was initiated 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 alcohol that can cause serious health effects if ingested or absorbed in significant quantities.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact the recalling firm for a refund or further instructions. The product is identified by the UPC 8 19845 00599 2.
The recalled product
- Product
- IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 10.1 fl. oz. (300 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Labeled as Thrifty White Pharmacy Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer. UPC 8 19845 00599 2
- Manufacturer
- Shane Erickson Inc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Affected units
- 29,376
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: 2020/05/11
- exp 2023/05/10
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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