The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1063-2019·Announced 2019-04-03

Ecolab Recalls Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer Due to Chemical Contamination

Ecolab is recalling 67 units of Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds found after malodor complaints.

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, but the source text explicitly states that the contamination involves 'low levels' of compounds and does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ecolab Inc is recalling 67 units of Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%) in 45 mL bottles. The recall involves Lot # HS103181 with an expiration date of October 2020. The product was distributed nationwide within the United States.

The recall was initiated due to chemical contamination. Low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds were identified in the product following complaints of malodor. The source text does not specify the exact quantity of the contaminants or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Ecolab Inc for further instructions or a refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%), 45 mL (1.5 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-491-85
Manufacturer
Ecolab Inc
Category
Drug — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
Affected units
67

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 #: HS103181
  • Exp. OCT 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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