The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0668-2021·Announced 2021-07-28

SS Eucalyptus Mint Scented Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Contamination

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling SS Eucalyptus Mint Scented Sanitizer due to contamination with methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde. The affected product was distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4. The presence of methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde in a topical sanitizer product represents a significant health hazard warranting immediate action.

Plain-English summary

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling SS Eucalyptus Mint Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) in two collections: Black and White Collection (4,248 bottles) and Photo Real Collection (3,960 bottles). The product was distributed nationwide.

The product has been found to be contaminated with methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These chemical contaminants pose a health hazard when applied to skin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Those with questions or concerns are advised to contact the manufacturer or the FDA for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
SS Eucalyptus Mint Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), a) Black and White Collection; b) Photo Real Collection
Manufacturer
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
Hazard
  • methanol-contamination
  • benzene-contamination
  • acetaldehyde-contamination
  • chemical-poisoning

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 (1)

  • Lot #: 20248

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.