FDA MedWatch - Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer by Shane Erickson DBA Innovative Marketing Consultants: Recall - Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Methanol

MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program TOPIC: Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer by Shane Erickson DBA Innovative Marketing Consultants: Recall - Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Methanol AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional ISSUE: Shane Erickson is recalling lot 2020/05/11 and MFG: 2020/05/10 L/N: 20200510-3 of imc Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer 50 mL, 100 ml, 300 mL and Wash Free Hand Sanitizer 300 mL lot 2020/05/11 and Thrifty White Pharmacy Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer 300 mL lot 2020/05/11 due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol). Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning. To date, Shane Erickson, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events. For the list of products and product photos about this recall click on red button "Read Recall" below. BACKGROUND: The product is used as a hand sanitizer for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available.  RECOMMENDATION: Consumer, distributors, and retailers that have product, which is being recalled, should stop use or distribution and return to place of purchase. Health professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: Complete and submit the report online. Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

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