Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Kimberly-Clark is recalling specific lots of Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free, due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves microbial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex, which is a high-risk pathogen associated with serious infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
Plain-English summary
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is recalling specific lots of Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free, in 1.5 fl oz, 8 fl oz, and 16 fl oz bottles. The recall involves 8,994 bottles distributed nationwide and in Canada.
The affected lots were found to be contaminated with the bacterium Burkholderia cepacia complex. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers should check their bottles for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and contact Kimberly-Clark for instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free in a) 1.5 fl oz. (45mL) , b) 8 fl oz. (236mL) , and c) 16 fl oz (473mL) bottles, Distributed by Kimberly Clark, LLC, Roswell, GA 30076
- Manufacturer
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Category
- Consumer Product — Personal Care
- Affected units
- 8,994
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 (19)
- a) SKU 34136-00
- Lot #: SA2137SLA
- SA2136SLB
- Exp 05/13
- SA2060SLB
- Exp 02/14
- SA2076SLB
- SA2086SLC
- SA2087SLA Exp 03/14
- SA2131SLA
- SA2135SLA
- Exp 05/14 b) SKU 34135-00
- Lot #: SA2086SLB
- Exp 03/14 c) SKU 34111-00
- Lot #: SA2086SLA
- Exp 03/14
- SA2122SLA
- SA2123SLA
- Exp 04/14
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Kimberly-Clark Corporation under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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