The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0786-2022·Announced 2022-05-04

Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due to Chemical Contamination Above Specification

Torco Race Fuels hand sanitizer is being recalled because FDA analysis found acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits. The product was distributed in the USA.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves chemical contamination of a topical hand sanitizer with acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the product poses a risk of harm to consumers, meeting the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Torco Race Fuels is recalling 127 gallons of TORCO RACING FUELS HAND SANITIZER (80% Alcohol Antiseptic, 3.78-liter bottles) distributed in the USA.

FDA analysis found the product contains acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits, indicating deviations from current good manufacturing practice (CGMP). The product also lacks lot or expiration date information on the label.

Consumers who have purchased this hand sanitizer should stop using it. The manufacturer is recalling the product due to these contamination issues.

The recalled product

Product
TORCO RACING FUELS HAND SANITIZER, Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution, Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution, FDA Approved, 76590-8347-1, 3780 mL, 3.78 Liters (1 Gallon). Torco Race Fuels 2527 W. Dallas Ave. Apache Junction, AZ, 85120
Manufacturer
Torco Race Fuels
Category
Drug — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
  • chemical-contamination
  • acetaldehyde

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)

  • No lot or Expiration date on Product

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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