Hillyard Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination
Hillyard GMP is recalling specific lots of Alcohol Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer due to potential bacterial contamination.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a high-risk pathogen (bacterial contamination) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Hillyard GMP is recalling 2,139 bottles of Hillyard Alcohol Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.10%). The affected product is a 1.25 L plastic bottle with NDC 76402-403-03. The recall covers Lot 1025554 (Expiration: 03/14) and Lot 1030652 (Expiration: 09/14). The product was distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with bacteria. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above. If you have the affected product, you should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- HILLYARD ALCOHOL FREE FOAMING INSTANT HAND SANITIZER (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE)
- Brand
- HILLYARD ALCOHOL FREE FOAMING INSTANT HAND SANITIZER
- Manufacturer
- Hillyard GMP
- Category
- Drug — OTC Drug
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,139
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 (3)
- Lot 1025554
- Exp: 03/14 and Lot 1030652
- Exp: 09/14
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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