Mangiacotti Lavender Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
Mangiacotti is recalling Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product.
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, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a microbial contamination in a non-sterile product, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Mangiacotti is recalling Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle. The product is identified by UPC 870678005313 and Lot Code 13348. The active ingredient is Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%.
The recall was initiated because elevated counts of the bacteria Serratia liquefaciens were found in the product. This is classified as a microbial contamination issue in a non-sterile product.
The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mangiacotti - Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005313, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%, Dist by: Mangiacotti, Attleboro, MA 02703 .
- Manufacturer
- Mangiacotti
- Category
- Drug — 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 (1)
- Lot Code: 13348
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by Mangiacotti 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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