The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1061-2019·Announced 2019-04-03

Ecolab Recalls Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer Due to Chemical Contamination

Ecolab is recalling Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer because low levels of substituted benzene compounds were found after complaints of malodor.

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: The FDA classified this as a Class II recall involving low levels of chemical contamination (substituted benzene compounds) identified after complaints of malodor, which fits the criteria for moderate severity without reported serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

Ecolab Inc is recalling specific lots of Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%) in 37 mL and 540 mL bottles. The recall was initiated after low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds were identified in the product following complaints of malodor.

The affected products are distributed nationwide within the United States. The specific lots involved are HS092781 (118 units of 37 mL bottles) and HS091381, HS091781, and HS091881 (3,783 units of 540 mL bottles), all with an expiration date of September 2020.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
ADVANCED GEL HAND SANITIZER (ALCOHOL)
Brand
ADVANCED GEL HAND SANITIZER
Manufacturer
Ecolab Inc
Category
Drug — OTC Hand Sanitizer
Hazard

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 (5)

  • Lot #: a) HS092781
  • Exp. SEP 2020
  • b) HS091381
  • HS091781
  • and HS091881

UPCs (1)

  • 0025469009883

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Ecolab 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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