Ecolab Recalls Hand Sanitizer Due to Discoloration and Foreign Substance
Ecolab Inc is recalling 305 drums of 55-gallon hand sanitizer nationwide due to discoloration and the presence of a foreign substance.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes quality defects (discoloration and foreign substance) without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Ecolab Inc is voluntarily recalling 305 drums of Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, 55 US GAL (208 L). The product is identified by NDC 47593-624-21 and has an expiration date of April 2021. The recall is being conducted due to reports of discoloration and the presence of a foreign substance in the product.
The affected product was distributed nationwide within the United States. Specific lot numbers involved in this recall include BP0D3091A0, BP0D3203A0, CR0D0553A0, CR0D0571A0, CR0D0577A0, CR0D0584A0, CR0E0482A0, CR0E0490A0, CR0E0499A0, CR0E0501A0, CR0E0520A0, FO0D0358A0, FO0D0440A0, FO0D0456A0, FO0D0464A0, FO0D0480A1, FO0D0490A0, FO0D0502A1, FO0D0517A1, FO0E0044A1, FO0E0061A1, FO0E0075A1, FO0E0094A0, FO0E0111A0, FO0E0119A1, FO0E0241A1, and FO0E0256A1.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product is found, it should be stopped from use and returned to the distributor or Ecolab Inc for credit. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, 55 US GAL (208 L) EcoLab Inc 1 EcoLab Place St. Paul, MN 55102 USA, NDC 47593-624-21
- Manufacturer
- Ecolab Inc
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antiseptic
- Affected units
- 305
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 (20)
- Lot #: BP0D3091A0
- BP0D3203A0
- CR0D0553A0
- CR0D0571A0
- CR0D0577A0
- CR0D0584A0
- CR0E0482A0
- CR0E0490A0
- CR0E0499A0
- CR0E0501A0
- CR0E0520A0
- FO0D0358A0
- FO0D0440A0
- FO0D0456A0
- FO0D0464A0
- FO0D0480A1
- FO0D0490A0
- FO0D0502A1
- FO0D0517A1
- FO0E0044A1
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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