The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0782-2022·Announced 2022-04-27

artnaturals Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Benzene and Chemical Contamination

artnaturals ethyl alcohol hand sanitizer (8 fl oz bottles, lot G20127E and G20128A, exp. 5/1/2022) is recalled nationwide due to chemical contamination including benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal.

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: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The presence of benzene in a topical hand sanitizer product constitutes a serious health hazard.

Plain-English summary

artnaturals Hand Sanitizer (Scent Free, ethyl alcohol 62.5%, 8 fl oz / 236 ml bottles) distributed by artnaturals (Gardena, CA 90248) is being recalled due to chemical contamination. The product contains benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal.

Approximately 47,832 bottles were distributed nationwide in the U.S.A. Affected product can be identified by lot numbers G20127E and G20128A with expiration date 5/1/2022. The product UPC is 8 16820 02820 5, and the manufacturer is VIRGIN SCENT INC.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Those with questions about potential exposure should consult a healthcare provider or contact the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
artnaturals hand sanitizer, SCENT FREE HAND SANITIZER (ethyl alcohol 62.5%), 8 fl oz (236 ml) bottles, Dist. By artnaturals, Gardena, CA 90248, UPC: 8 16820 02820 5
Manufacturer
VIRGIN SCENT INC
Category
Drug — Over-the-Counter Topical
Hazard
Affected units
47,832

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 (3)

  • Lot: G20127E
  • G20128A
  • EXP 5/1/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by VIRGIN SCENT 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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