The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1587-2020·Announced 2020-09-30

Gelbac T Hand Gel Recalled for Methanol Contamination

Incredible Products is recalling Gelbac T Antibacterial Hand Gel because it contains methanol and is sub-potent for ethanol.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Incredible Products, SA de CV is recalling Gelbac T Antibacterial Hand Gel (ethyl alcohol 80%) due to chemical contamination. The product contains methanol as an active ingredient and is sub-potent for ethanol.

The recall affects 4.2 Oz./125 mL bottles (NDC: 71761-000-00, UPC: 7502278002555) and 33.8 Oz./1 L bottles (UPC: 7502278002586). The affected lot number is 001 with an expiration date of 04/2023. The product was distributed in California and Georgia.

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Incredible Products Gelbac T Antibacterial Hand Gel (ethyl alcohol 80%), Kills 99.9% bacteria and germs, a) 4.2 Oz./125 mL bottle, NDC: 71761-000-00, UPC: 7502278002555, Distributed by Pacific Coast Global Inc. Chula Vista, CA 91911, Made in Mexico b) 33.8 Oz./1 L, UPC…

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 001
  • Exp. 04/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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