Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Subpotent Ethyl Alcohol Content
Spectrum Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer (70% ethyl alcohol, 8 FL OZ) has been recalled nationwide because affected batches contain cloudy appearance and test below the claimed 70% alcohol concentration, making them less effective.
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 recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is subpotency (below-label active ingredient concentration), which is a product-efficacy issue rather than a direct safety threat. Per the rubric, labeling and formulation defects without reported harm are typically Moderate (score 2).
Plain-English summary
Spectrum Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer, 8 FL OZ (236 mL) bottles with 70% ethyl alcohol, manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., is being recalled nationwide. The product is made by Consumer Product Partners, LLC.
The recall was issued because the product has a cloudy appearance and tested below the assay label claim for 70% ethyl alcohol. This means affected bottles contain less active ingredient than stated on the label, reducing their effectiveness as a hand sanitizer.
The affected lots are Lot 0644682 (expiration 2026/11/14) and Lot 0644683 (expiration 2026/11/16). A total of 125,040 bottles were distributed nationwide. The product NDC is 53329-202-08.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer with questions about replacement or refund options.
The recalled product
- Product
- HAND SANITIZER (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
- Brand
- HAND SANITIZER
- Manufacturer
- Consumer Product Partners, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Over-the-Counter Topical
- Affected units
- 125,040
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)
- Lot
- expiry: Lot 0644682
- exp 2026/11/14
- Lot 0644683
- exp 2026/11/16
UPCs (2)
- 0193489179739
- 888277349455
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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