Hand Sanitizer Products Recalled for Improper Storage Temperature
Family Dollar Stores is recalling multiple hand sanitizer products distributed from April 30 through June 10, 2022, that were stored outside appropriate temperature conditions. This manufacturing deviation may affect product efficacy.
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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. The hazard is a manufacturing deviation involving improper storage conditions that may affect product efficacy rather than product safety, making this a precautionary quality-control recall.
Plain-English summary
Family Dollar Stores, LLC, is recalling multiple hand sanitizer products that were distributed nationwide from April 30, 2022, through June 10, 2022. The products were held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions, constituting a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviation.
The recalled products include: Novelty Hand Sanitizer with Silicone Wrap (SKU 998890), Novelty Hand Sanitizer Assorted (SKU 999330), Purell Hand Sanitizer Essentials 1 FL OZ (SKU 2006819), Luxury Hand Sanitizer 16.9 FL OZ (SKU 2007723), Suave Hand Sanitizer Lotion 3 FL OZ (SKU 2096469), Purell Hand Sanitizer Original 6.5 FL OZ (SKU 2095985), and Purell Hand Sanitizer Soothing Aloe 6.5 Fluid Ounces (SKU 2095986).
Improper storage temperatures may affect product efficacy. Consumers who purchased these products during the recall period should verify whether their purchase is affected and discontinue use if it is. For additional information, consumers should contact Family Dollar Stores.
The recalled product
- Product
- Novelty Hand Sanitizer with Silicone Wrap SKU 998890 Novelty Hand Sanitizer Assorted SKU 999330 Purell Hand Sanitizer Essentials 1 FL OZ SKU 2006819 Luxury Hand Sanitizer 16.9 FL OZ SKU 2007723 Suave Hand Sanitizer Lotion 3 FL OZ SKU 2096469 Purell Hand Sanitizer Original 6.
- Manufacturer
- Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- improper-storage
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 (7)
- SKUs: 998890
- 999330
- 2006819
- 2007723
- 2096469
- 2095985
- 2095986
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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