The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0795-2021·Announced 2021-09-22

Florance Morris Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (70% ethyl alcohol) distributed nationwide is recalled due to FDA-detected methanol contamination and insufficient ethanol content. The product was distributed by Asimex International LLC in Florida.

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 as a Class I recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls receive a minimum score of 4. Methanol contamination in a product intended for skin contact poses significant health risk, particularly through absorption or ingestion by vulnerable populations such as children.

Plain-English summary

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer, containing 70% ethyl alcohol and packaged in 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) and 33.81 fl oz (1 L) bottles, is being recalled. The product was manufactured by Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV in Mexico and distributed by Asimex International LLC, located at 9100 S Dadeland Blvd, Suite 912, Miami, FL 33156.

FDA analysis found that the product contains methanol contamination. Additionally, the product is sub-potent for ethanol content, meaning it does not contain the stated level of ethyl alcohol. Approximately 22,680 bottles are affected, including all lots including but not limited to lot numbers 200520673 and 200601685.

The product was distributed nationwide in the USA. Consumers who have purchased this hand sanitizer should stop using it immediately. Those with questions or concerns should contact the distributor or seek guidance from healthcare providers.

The recalled product

Product
Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles and b) 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottles, Distributed by: Asimex International LLC, 9100 S Dadeland Blvd, Ste 912, Miami, FL 33156, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MEXICO.
Manufacturer
Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV
Category
Drug — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
Affected units
22,680

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)

  • All lots including but not limited to: 200520673 and 200601685

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV 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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