The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0586-2026·Announced 2026-06-17

Zep alcohol sanitizer spray drums recalled for microbial contamination

Zep Alcohol Sanitizer Spray, ethanol 70%, in 55-gallon drums is being recalled for microbial contamination. Five drums are affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for microbial contamination of a product represented as sterile, a risk of harm with no injuries reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

Zep Alcohol Sanitizer Spray, ethanol 70%, net contents 55 gallons (208 litres), a Zep Inc. brand distributed by Zep Inc. of Emerson, Georgia, NDC 66949-133-85, is being recalled. The action covers five drums.

The stated reason is microbial contamination of sterile products. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

The affected batch is E2612116, expiring April 2029. Distribution was USA nationwide.

Holders of the affected batch should stop using it and follow the instructions issued by the firm.

The recalled product

Product
Zep, Alcohol Sanitizer Spray, Ethanol 70%, Net Contents 55 Gallons 208 Liters, Made in USA, A Zep Inc. Brand, Distributed by: Zap Inc., 350 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, SE, Emerson, GA 30137, NDC 66949-133-85.
Manufacturer
Zep Inc
Category
Drug — Hand sanitizer
Hazard
Affected units
5

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)

  • Batch # E2612116
  • Exp Date: April 2029.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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