Target UP & UP Kids Foaming Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Microbial Contamination
DermaCare is recalling UP & UP brand kids' foaming hand sanitizer sold at Target due to laboratory findings of high total plate count above specification.
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 corresponds to a moderate severity level involving temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, without reports of serious injury or death.
Plain-English summary
DermaCare, Inc. is recalling 25,956 bottles of UP & UP brand, kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 99.9% effective against germs, Apple-cleani, 6.7FL oz (200mL). The product was distributed by Target Corp. nationwide.
The recall was initiated due to laboratory findings of high total plate count above specification, indicating microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The affected units are identified by batch numbers 1782-01059, 2072-01059, and 2082-01195.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- UP & UP brand, kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 99.9% effective against germs, Apple-cleani, 6.7FL oz (200mL), Distributed by Target Corp., Minneapollis, MN 55403
- Manufacturer
- DermaCare, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 25,956
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 (3)
- Batch 1782-01059
- 2072-01059
- and 2082-01195
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by DermaCare, 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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