FDA MedWatch - Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer by Global Sanitizers:

Recall - Due to Presence of Undeclared Methanol

MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program TOPIC: Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer by Global Sanitizers: Recall - Due to Presence of Undeclared Methanol AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional ISSUE: Global Sanitizers is recalling 50,000 units of Medically Minded hand sanitizers, lot numbers: E212020 & E082020 Best Buy of 5/21/2022. FDA analysis found the product to contain methanol. Substantial methanol exposure can result in coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system, or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, 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, Global Sanitizers has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. For more information about this recall, click on the red button "Read Recall" below. BACKGROUND: The recalled products are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available.  RECOMMENDATIONS:  Consumers/distributors/retailers that have Medically Minded hand sanitizer product which is being recalled should stop using/return to place of purchase/discard/contact their doctor. 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. Consumer and health professionals 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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