SS Lavender & Herbs Scented Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Contamination
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling SS Lavender & Herbs 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 classified this as Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric. The presence of toxic chemical contaminants (methanol, benzene, acetaldehyde) in a topical product poses significant risk of harm.
Plain-English summary
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling SS Lavender & Herbs Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL). The recall affects two product collections: Black and White Collection (Lot #20253, 5,112 bottles) and Photo Real Collection (Lot #20252, 4,968 bottles).
The product has been found to be contaminated with methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These are toxic substances that can cause serious harm if absorbed through the skin or ingested.
The affected product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased this sanitizer should stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. Consumers with questions should contact the manufacturer.
The recalled product
- Product
- SS Lavender & Herbs 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
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antiseptic
- 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 (2)
- Lots #: a) 20253
- b) 20252
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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