The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0796-2021·Announced 2021-09-22

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (70% ethyl alcohol) in 8.45 fl oz and 33.81 fl oz bottles is being recalled due to methanol contamination found in some lots. All lots are affected due to manufacturing under the same conditions as contaminated products.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a hazardous contaminant (methanol) in a topical product that can pose serious health risks through skin absorption or ingestion, which aligns with the Severe classification criteria for Class II recalls with potential for significant harm.

Plain-English summary

Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV is recalling all lots of Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer containing 70% ethyl alcohol, distributed nationwide by Asimex International LLC (Miami, FL). The product was available in two sizes: 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) and 33.81 fl oz (1 L) bottles, with lot numbers including but not limited to 200520674 and 200525677.

The recall was initiated because certain lots were found to contain methanol. All other lots manufactured under the same conditions are also being recalled due to potential contamination risk from current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) deviations.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Hand sanitizers containing methanol can be harmful if ingested or absorbed through the skin.

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 / Topical Antiseptic
Hazard
  • methanol-contamination
  • improper-manufacturing

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 a) 200520674 and b) 200525677

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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