QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel recalled for subpotency
World Source LLC is recalling QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel (500 mL bottles) distributed to two hospitals in New York because the product is subpotent—meaning it contains less active ingredient than specified.
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 involving subpotency (reduced active ingredient) with no reported illnesses or injuries. While subpotent hand sanitizer poses a theoretical safety risk by not meeting efficacy standards, the source text contains no reports of actual harm, placing this in the Moderate category per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
World Source LLC is recalling QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel, an ethanol-based hand sanitizer sold in 500 mL pump bottles. The product was manufactured by Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd. Approximately 6,300 bottles were affected, with manufacturer lot number 20200320 and an expiration date of March 2022.
The recall was initiated because the product is subpotent—it does not contain the required concentration of active sanitizing ingredient. This means the product may not provide the intended level of antimicrobial protection.
The product was distributed to two hospitals in New York. This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm on June 9, 2021, and was classified as FDA Class II. The recall was terminated on June 9, 2022.
The recalled product
- Product
- QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel, ethanol, 500 mL bottles (pump), Manufacturer Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Baiyun District, Guanzhou
- Manufacturer
- World Source Llc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- subpotency
- reduced-efficacy
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)
- Manufacturer's lot # 20200320
- exp. date March 2022 WorldSource LLC
- Item # TCM004
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
- NY
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