Ecolab Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Contamination
Ecolab is recalling 30 units of Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves low-level chemical contamination without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Ecolab Inc is recalling 30 units of Ecolab Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 118 mL (4 fl oz) bottles. The product is identified by NDC 47593-489-33, Lot # HS092781, and an expiration date of SEP 2020.
The recall was initiated due to chemical contamination involving low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds. These compounds were identified in the product following complaints of malodor. The product was distributed nationwide within the United States.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product and contact Ecolab Inc for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- ECOLAB (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
- Brand
- ECOLAB
- Manufacturer
- Ecolab Inc
- Category
- Drug — OTC Drug
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 30
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 (2)
- Lot #: HS092781
- Exp. SEP 2020
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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