Saniderm Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Undeclared Methanol Contamination
UVT INC is recalling Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer because it contains undeclared methanol. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of undeclared methanol in a consumer product poses a significant risk of serious injury.
Plain-English summary
UVT INC is recalling Saniderm ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER, 70% Alcohol Content, 1 Liter bottles. The recall is due to chemical contamination, specifically the presence of undeclared methanol in the product.
The affected product is identified by Lot 0530 and an expiration date of 04/22. The product was produced by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico and distributed by Polarized, LLC. A total of 38,016 bottles were distributed to two wholesalers in Florida, who may have further distributed the product nationwide in the USA.
Consumers should stop using the recalled hand sanitizer immediately. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious health effects if ingested or absorbed through the skin in significant quantities. Individuals with questions about the recall should contact the recalling firm, UVT INC.
The recalled product
- Product
- Saniderm ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER, 70% Alcohol Content, 1 Liter bottles, Distributed by Polarized, LLC, Produced by Eskbiochem SA de CV, Mexico Japon 50, Celaya, Gto., Mexico, 38010. UPC 8 60003 63391 5.
- Manufacturer
- UVT INC
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Affected units
- 38,016
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 0530
- Exp. Date 04/22
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