Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol and Benzene Contamination
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Melon Picnic spray (3.38 FL. OZ., Lot #20259) due to contamination with methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the Critical threshold. Hand sanitizer contaminated with methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde poses serious health risks through dermal absorption and inhalation, making this a critical safety issue.
Plain-English summary
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Melon Picnic, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), UPC 8 14630 02424 0, Lot #20259. The product was found to be contaminated with methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde.
This product was distributed nationwide in the United States. Approximately 1,260 bottles are affected by this recall. The product was distributed through Goose Creek at www.GooseCreekCandle.com, located at 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. For questions or information about the recall, consumers can contact the manufacturer, Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Melon Picnic, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 8 14630 02424 0
- Manufacturer
- Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- methanol-contamination
- benzene-contamination
- acetaldehyde-contamination
- chemical-toxicity
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 #: 20259
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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