The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1307-2014·Announced 2014-05-14

Mangiacotti Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Mangiacotti is recalling Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray due to elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria.

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 microbial contamination without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Mangiacotti is recalling Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottles. The product is identified by UPC 870678005344 and Lot Code 13350. The active ingredient is Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%.

The recall was initiated because elevated counts of Serratia liquefaciens bacteria were found in the product. This is a non-sterile product recall involving microbial contamination.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product. The recall is distributed nationwide.

The recalled product

Product
Mangiacotti - Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005344, 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: 13350

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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