Mexican-Made Hand Sanitizers Potentially Fatal

by BisbeeGal Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:45 am

They contain methanol which is toxic. The story gives brand names, so easy enough to ID if you have any in your home.

But what about those unmarked alcohol-based hand sanitizers sold at Superlake??? Anyone have any info on them? There were also unmarked sanitizers sold elsewhere locally (have seen at Surtidor).

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/22/us/hand-sanitizer-fda-trnd/index.html

The US Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem SA due to the potential presence of a toxic chemical.

The FDA has discovered methanol, a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through skin or ingested, in samples of Lavar Gel and CleanCare No Germ hand sanitizers, both produced by the Mexican company.

The FDA recommends that consumers avoid the following brands of hand sanitizers produced by Eskbiochem:
All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)
Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)
Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01)
The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01)