Ecolab Recalls QUIK-CARE Hand Sanitizer Due to Incorrect Alcohol Ingredient
Ecolab is recalling 183 cases of QUIK-CARE Aerosol Foam Hand Sanitizer because it was manufactured using the wrong alcohol raw material.
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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates a low risk of adverse health consequences. The issue involves incorrect excipients without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Ecolab Inc. is recalling 183 cases of QUIK-CARE Aerosol Foam Hand Sanitizer (62.5% Ethyl Alcohol). The product is packaged in 7 oz cans and carries the NDC 47593-490-82. The specific lot affected is C040591, with an expiration date of 4/21.
The recall was initiated because the hand sanitizer was made using the wrong alcohol raw material, resulting in incorrect or undeclared excipients. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.
Consumers who have this product should check their lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product matches the recalled lot, they should stop using it and contact Ecolab Inc. for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- QUIK-CARE (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
- Brand
- QUIK-CARE
- Manufacturer
- Ecolab Inc
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Affected units
- 183
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 #: C040591
- Exp 4/21
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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