| | MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program | | | TOPIC: Soho Fresh 70% Rubbing Alcohol by Essaar: Recall - Due to Methanol Contamination AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional ISSUE: Essaar Inc. is recalling lot # 200528303 of Soho Fresh 70% Rubbing Alcohol in 33.81 oz. because FDA analysis of the product revealed it is contaminated with methanol. Methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Young children who accidently 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, Essar Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. For more information about this recall click on red button "Read Recall" below. BACKGROUND: Soho Fresh 70% Rubbing Alcohol is used as an external purpose use rubbing alcohol. RECOMMENDATION: - Consumers that have the product which is being recalled should stop using and discard or return to place of purchase.
- Consumers who have purchased this product should not open the package or use the contents.
- Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
| | | 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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