The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1543-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

NingBo Huize Recalls Watermelon Scented Antibacterial Hand Gel for CGMP Deviations

NingBo Huize Commodity Co., Ltd. is recalling CHARMS Blow Pop Watermelon Scented Antibacterial Hand Gel 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 indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a documentation and testing deviation (lack of stability testing) rather than a confirmed safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

NingBo Huize Commodity Co., Ltd. is recalling CHARMS Blow Pop Watermelon Scented Antibacterial Hand Gel (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL. The product is an over-the-counter (OTC) item distributed by JFL Enterprises, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. The recall involves 18,036 units.

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 affected lots are 20181029 (Expiration 10/28/2020) and 20181030 (Expiration 10/29/2020).

The product was manufactured in China and distributed to seven consignees located in China. Consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
CHARMS BLOW POP WATERMELON SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.
Affected units
18,036

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 (4)

  • Lot #: 20181029
  • Exp 10/28/2020
  • 20181030
  • Exp 10/29/2020

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 →