Target UP & UP Kids Foaming Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Microbial Contamination
DermaCare is recalling 43,272 bottles of UP & UP brand kids' foaming hand sanitizer due to high microbial counts.
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. The hazard involves microbial contamination in a non-sterile product without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
DermaCare, Inc. is recalling 43,272 bottles of UP & UP brand, kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 99.9% effective against germs, Sweet s'melon, 6.7FL oz (200mL). The product was distributed by Target Corp. nationwide.
The recall was initiated because laboratory findings indicated high total plate counts above specification, indicating microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The affected units are identified by batch codes 2082-01085, 1852-01085, 2082-01213, 2152-01261, and 1782-01084.
Consumers should check their inventory for the specific batch codes listed above. If the product matches the recalled description and batch codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- UP & UP brand, kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 99.9% effective against germs, Sweet s'melon, 6.7FL oz (200mL), Distributed by Target Corp., Minneapollis, MN 55403
- Manufacturer
- DermaCare, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 43,272
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 (5)
- Batch 2082-01085
- 1852-01085
- 2082-01213
- 2152-01261
- and 1782-01084
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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