Optimus Lubricants Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination
Liq-E S.A. De C.V. is recalling Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer because the product contains methanol and has lower ethanol content than labeled.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Liq-E S.A. De C.V. is recalling Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer, 1-gallon bottles, due to chemical contamination. The product contains methanol and the ethanol content is below the level stated on the label.
The recalled product is identified by Lot # 20-03 and an expiration date of 05/22. A total of 6,597 gallons were distributed nationwide in the United States and Mexico.
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return it or obtain a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 1 Gal (3.78 L) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477; NDC: XXXXX-378-04, UPC # 7 501799 118837
- Manufacturer
- Liq-E S.A. De C.V.
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
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 # (L) 20-03
- exp. date 05/22
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Liq-E S.A. De C.V. 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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