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FDA Recalls 115 Hand Sanitizers Labeling Them Toxic or Ineffective

Brian Hews
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The FDA is continually updating their warning list of National Drug Code registry numbers (NDC numbers) for hand sanitizers containing methanol as well as products that have too-low alcohol contents. As of August 4, the FDA’s recall list includes the following 115 variations on the agency’s full list, where you may also view NDC numbers. Recent additions include the following:

The full list can be found below:

The FDA shared that methanol “is not an acceptable active ingredient for hand sanitizers, and must not be used due to its toxic effects.” The FDA is asking customers to safely dispose of the sanitizer in question (view full lists here and here). Additionally, the FDA says its working to correct “false and misleading” claims on hand sanitizers being sold during the COVID-19 pandemic — primarily, on those that promise 24-hour protection against viruses like COVID-19.

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