The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0670-2021·Announced 2021-07-28

SS Lemon Zest Scented Sanitizer contaminated with methanol and benzene

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling SS Lemon Zest 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: This is an FDA Class I recall. The product contains multiple toxic chemical contaminants (methanol, benzene, acetaldehyde) in a topical sanitizer intended for skin application, posing significant risk of harm to users.

Plain-English summary

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling SS Lemon Zest Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution in 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) bottles. The recall affects two product lines: Black and White Collection (4,680 bottles) and Photo Real Collection (4,968 bottles), lot number 20255.

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

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. Those who have used the product and experience health concerns should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
SS Lemon Zest 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

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 #: 20255

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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