The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1551-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Tootsie Roll Hand Gel Recalled for Missing Stability Testing

NingBo Huize Commodity Co., Ltd. is recalling Tootsie Roll 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 is defined as 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 recalling 8,856 units of Tootsie Roll 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 specific lot number is 20181115, with an expiration date of 11/14/2020.

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 product.

The product was manufactured in China and distributed to seven consignees located in China. Consumers who possess this specific lot of hand gel should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
TOOTSIE ROLL SCENTED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GEL (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 1.35 fl oz / 40 mL, OTC, Distributed by: JFL Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.
Affected units
8,856

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 20181115
  • Exp 11/14/2020

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 →