The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0338-2024·Announced 2024-02-28

Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer recalled for manufacturing deviations

Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer has been voluntarily recalled due to manufacturing process deviations. The product was distributed to accounts in North Carolina and Michigan.

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: This is an FDA Class II voluntary recall initiated due to CGMP deviations (manufacturing process violations). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, voluntary precautionary recalls without reported hospitalizations or specific identified hazards score as Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer 62% (NDC 75009-562), manufactured by Alpha Aromatics and distributed by Air Scent International, has been voluntarily recalled. The affected lots (2022-012884, 2023-002020, 2023-003532, and 2023-003761) totaling 676 gallons were distributed to two accounts in North Carolina and Michigan.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations discovered during manufacturing. These process violations raise concerns about product quality and integrity, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

If you have this product, discontinue use and contact Air Scent International at 290 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 or visit www.airscent.com for return or disposal instructions. The recall was initiated on January 25, 2024, and terminated on August 14, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Pure Care Foaming Mint Hand Sanitizer 62%, Distributed by: Air Scent International, 290 Alpha Drive, RIDC Industrial Park, Pittsburg, PA 15238 USA, www.airscent.com, NDC 75009-562.
Manufacturer
Alpha Aromatics
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • manufacturing-defect

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 # 2022-012884 Lot # 2023-002020 Lot # 2023-003532 Lot # 2023-003761

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MI
  • NC