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CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1578-2020·Announced 2020-09-23

Herbacil Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Methanol Contamination and Low Ethanol

Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. is recalling Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer because it contained methanol and had lower ethanol levels than labeled.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, but the presence of methanol in a hand sanitizer is a critical hazard that typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the risk of serious injury or death.

Plain-English summary

Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. is recalling Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, in 4.22 fl. oz., 8.4 fl. oz., and 33.8 fl. oz. bottles. The product was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol.

The recall involves 26,972 bottles of Lot# L 201117, which has an expiration date of 05/2022. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA by INBC TRADING LLC. The sanitizer was made in Mexico by Broncolin, S.A. de C.V.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm 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) 33.8 fl. oz. (1 Liter) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91365 5; , Made in Mexico by: Broncolin, S.A. de C.V
Manufacturer
Broncolin, S.A. de C.V.
Category
Drug — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
Affected units
26,972

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 (2)

  • Lot# L 201117
  • Exp 05/2022

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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