The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1064-2019·Announced 2019-04-03

Ecolab Recalls Express Gel Hand Sanitizer Due to Chemical Contamination

Ecolab is recalling 105 bottles of Express Gel 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 and involves low levels of chemical contamination without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ecolab Inc is recalling 105 units of Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles. The product is identified by NDC 47593-502-49, Lot # HS092681, and an expiration date of SEP 2020.

The recall was initiated because low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds were identified in the product. These contaminants were detected following complaints regarding malodor. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The product was distributed nationwide within the United States. Consumers should stop using the affected product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-502-49
Manufacturer
Ecolab Inc
Category
Drug — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
Affected units
105

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 #: HS092681
  • 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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