Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer Contaminated With Methanol, Benzene, Acetaldehyde
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Optimistic Vibes spray due to contamination 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: The FDA classified this recall as Class I. Methanol and benzene are known toxic substances that pose serious health risks if absorbed through skin or ingested, including potential for organ damage and death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4.
Plain-English summary
Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Optimistic Vibes, Anti-Bacterial Spray (3.38 FL. OZ. / 100 mL) due to chemical contamination.
The product was found to be contaminated with methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. A total of 1,296 bottles with Lot # 20259 were distributed nationwide in the United States.
Consumers should stop using this product immediately. Those who have purchased the product should contact the manufacturer, Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc, or consult their healthcare provider if they have questions or concerns about their health.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Optimistic Vibes, 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 02234 5
- Manufacturer
- Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- 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 #: 20259
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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