The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0793-2021·Announced 2021-09-15

QiYu Hand Sanitizer 75% Ethyl Alcohol Recalled for Subpotency

Native Promotional Products is recalling QiYu Hand Sanitizer 500 mL bottles due to subpotency—the ethyl alcohol content does not meet the labeled 75% (v/v) specification. The voluntary recall affects products distributed to tribal nations in 13 states.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a labeling/potency issue (subpotent product) rather than contamination or direct product defect causing harm. The recall meets the threshold for Moderate severity under the rubric criterion for FDA Class II recalls without hospitalization reports.

Plain-English summary

Native Promotional Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling QiYu Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 75% (v/v)), 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL) bottles manufactured by Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd. The reason for recall is subpotency: the ethyl alcohol content in the affected batches does not meet the labeled strength of 75% (v/v).

The recalled product was distributed to tribal nations in the following states: North Carolina, Mississippi, New York, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, and Rhode Island. The affected batch is identified by Production Batch No. Q20200510. A total of 4,320 bottles were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use and consult with their healthcare provider or local poison control if they have concerns about exposure. The recall was initiated by the firm on July 12, 2021, and was classified as FDA Class II on September 9, 2021. The recall status was terminated on September 29, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
QiYu Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 75% (v/v)), 16.9 FL OZ (500 ML) bottles, Manufactured by: Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd, Baiyun District, Guanzhou, China Distributed by Native Promotional Products, Tulsa, OK NDC 74447-010
Manufacturer
NATIVE PROMOTIONS, INC
Category
Drug — Topical / Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
  • subpotency
  • efficacy-deficiency

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)

  • Production Batch No.: Q20200510

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

  • AL
  • CT
  • FL
  • LA
  • MA
  • ME
  • MS
  • NC
  • NY
  • RI
  • SC
  • TX
  • VA

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