The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1577-2020·Announced 2020-09-23

Broncolin HERBACIL Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination Risk

Broncolin is recalling HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer because it was manufactured in the same facility as a product found to contain 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 involves a risk of methanol contamination, which is a significant health hazard.

Plain-English summary

Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. is recalling HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol. The product is available in 4.22 fl. oz., 8.4 fl. oz., 16.9 fl. oz., and 33.8 fl. oz. bottles. The recall involves 482,416 bottles distributed nationwide in the USA.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The products were manufactured in the same facility as a product found to contain methanol. The affected lots are 201111, 201113, 201115, 201116, 201118, 201119, 201120, and 201121, with expiration dates of 04/30/2022 or 05/31/2022.

Consumers should stop using the product and contact the importer/distributor, INBC TRADING LLC, for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
HERBACIL, Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, (Alcohol) 70%, packaged as a) 4.22 fl. oz. (125ml) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91368 6; b) 8.4 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottle, UPC 714706 91367 9; c) 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91366 2; and d) 33.8 fl. oz. (1 Liter) bottle, UPC 7
Manufacturer
Broncolin, S.A. de C.V.
Category
Drug — Antiseptic
Hazard
Affected units
482,416

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 (9)

  • Lots: 201111
  • 201113
  • 201115 Exp. 04/30/2022
  • 201116
  • 201118
  • 201119
  • 201120
  • 201121
  • Exp. 05/31/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. 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.

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