Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer recalled for methanol and benzene contamination
Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Beach Dreams spray (3.38 FL. OZ.) is being recalled because it is contaminated with methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde. The 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I by the agency, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Chemical contamination of a product applied to skin with toxic substances like methanol and benzene constitutes a serious health hazard.
Plain-English summary
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Beach Dreams, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) with Lot #20258. The product was distributed nationwide.
The hand sanitizer has been found to be contaminated with methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These chemical contaminants pose a safety risk to consumers who use the product.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The product was manufactured by Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc and sold under the Goose Creek brand at www.GooseCreekCandles.com. The UPC is 8 18489 01336 3. Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer at 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd. Liberty, KY 42539.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Beach Dreams, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandles.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd. Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 18489 01336 3
- Manufacturer
- Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Affected units
- 1,296
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 #: 20258
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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