The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1559-2020·Announced 2020-09-09

Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Potential Methanol Contamination

Roqueplast is recalling Command Brands GelAnti Bac hand sanitizer due to potential contamination with undeclared methanol.

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 the hazard involves potential contamination with methanol, a toxic substance that poses a significant risk of serious injury or death if exposed to.

Plain-English summary

Roqueplast, S.A. de C.V. is recalling 311,038 bottles of Command Brands GelAnti Bac Instant Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, 8 FL OZ 250mL. The product was distributed nationwide in the US.

The recall is due to a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviation involving potential contamination with undeclared methanol. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious health issues if ingested or absorbed in significant quantities.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for instructions. The affected lots are 200371-12, 200371OH-05, 170420OH-06, and 170420OH-8.

The recalled product

Product
Command Brands GelAnti Bac Instant Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, , 8 FL OZ 250mL bottle, Roqueplast S.A. de C.V. Cda. Adolfo Manfredi #7 Altizapan de Zaragoza CP 52958 Edo de Mexico UPC 8 52239 00689 2
Affected units
311,038

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)

  • Lots: 200371-12 Exp. 12/17/2023
  • 200371OH-05 Exp. 12/17/2023
  • 170420OH-06 Exp. 04/17/2023
  • 170420OH-8 Exp. 12/17/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.