The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1541-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

DOTS Scented Antibacterial Hand Gel Recalled for Missing Stability Testing

NingBo Huize Commodity Co., Ltd. is recalling DOTS Scented Antibacterial Hand Gel Lemon because stability testing was not conducted on the product.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a documentation and testing deviation (missing stability testing) rather than a direct safety hazard like contamination or mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

NingBo Huize Commodity Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling DOTS Scented Antibacterial Hand Gel Lemon (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC. The product was distributed by JFL Enterprises, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. The recall involves 3,852 units with Lot # 20181024 and an expiration date of 10/23/2020.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. Specifically, stability testing was not conducted on the manufactured sunscreen and hand sanitizer OTC products. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or adverse health consequences associated with this recall.

The product was manufactured in China and distributed to seven consignees located in China. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
DOTS SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL LEMON (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.
Affected units
3,852

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 20181024
  • Exp 10/23/2020

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 36 recalled by NingBo Huize Commodity Co.,Ltd. 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.

See all 36 products in this recall →