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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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