The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1308-2014·Announced 2014-05-14

Mangiacotti Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

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

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text identifies the recall as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are classified as Severe (Score 4), particularly when involving significant contamination like elevated bacterial counts.

Plain-English summary

Mangiacotti is recalling its Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle. The product is identified by UPC 870678005351 and Lot Code 13351. The active ingredient is Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%.

The recall was initiated because elevated counts of bacteria, specifically Serratia liquefaciens, were found in the product. This is classified as a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm, Mangiacotti, located in Attleboro, MA.

The recalled product

Product
Mangiacotti - Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl Oz. 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005351, 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: 13351

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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