The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1408-2020·Announced 2020-07-29

Mystic Shield Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Undeclared Methanol

Transliquid Technologies is recalling Mystic Shield hand sanitizer bottles due to the presence of undeclared methanol.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Transliquid Technologies, LLC is recalling 20,340 bottles of Mystic Shield PROTECTION, ALCOHOL ANTISEPTIC 70% hand sanitizer. The product is a non-sterile topical solution in 8.45 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottles with green or blue labels, manufactured by Mystic Intl S.A. de C.V. The recall covers all lots and was distributed nationwide in the US.

The recall was initiated due to chemical contamination involving the presence of undeclared methanol. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious health effects if ingested or absorbed in significant quantities.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Mystic Shield PROTECTION, ALCOHOL ANTISEPTIC 70%, Topical Solution, Antiseptic Hand Rub, Non-sterile Solution, Extra strength Formula*, 8.45 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottle, Labeled with green or blue labels, Manufactured by Mystic Intl S.A. de C.V. UPC barcode: 7 87790 33952 6
Affected units
20,340

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lots: All Lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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