FDA MedWatch - Prairie Wolf Distillery Hand Sanitizer Packed in 16.9 Oz. and 20.0 Oz. Bottles by Prairie Wolf Spirits:

Recall - Because They Resemble Drink Containers

MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program TOPIC: Prairie Wolf Distillery Hand Sanitizer Packed in 16.9 Oz. and 20.0 Oz. Bottles by Prairie Wolf Spirits: Recall - Because They Resemble Drink Containers AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional ISSUE: Prairie Wolf Spirits is recalling all lots of Prairie Wolf Distillery hand sanitizer packaged in 16.9 fluid ounce and 20.0 fluid ounce containers because they resemble water bottles and pose a risk of ingestion. Ingesting hand sanitizer, which is intended for topical use, could potentially result in alcohol toxicity. Symptoms of alcohol toxicity may range from lack of coordination, slowed or slurred speech, drowsiness to coma, which can be fatal. Furthermore, ingesting alcohol can affect the brain and cause impaired driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol can also interact with numerous drugs which may result in serious adverse effects. Ingesting alcohol by people with alcohol addiction may interfere with maintaining abstinence. Additionally, people with alcohol addiction may seek large amounts of ethanol-based hand sanitizers as a substitute. To date, Prairie Wolf Spirits has received no reports of adverse reactions related to this recall. For more information about this recall, click on the red button "Read Recall" below. BACKGROUND: Prairie Wolf Distillery hand sanitizer is intended to be applied topically to help reduce bacteria on the skin that could cause diseases when soap and water are not available. RECOMMENDATIONS:  Consumers that have the product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product. Consumers 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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