‘ Dispose Of Them Immediately ’ : FDA Warns Of 9 Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers

SILVER SPRING, Md. (CBS) — Hand sanitizer has been in high demand as people seek to protect themselves against the coronavirus. But the FDA has a new warning about certain hand sanitizers made in Mexico with a potentially toxic ingredient.
The agency says consumers should not use any hand sanitizer made by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico because it may contain methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed into the skin or ingested.
The affected products listed by the FDA are:
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)
“Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects,” the FDA said in a statement. “Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning.”

FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem due to the potential presence of met...

Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - June 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Consumer Covid-19 Boston, MA Featured Health Healthcare Status Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local FDA Hand Sanitizer Source Type: news