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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated May 22, 2026 (5 months ago)

Zep, Alcohol Sanitizer Spray (Ethanol)

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of sterile products

Cause type: Microbial contamination

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

Zep, Alcohol Sanitizer Spray, Ethanol 70%, Net Contents 55 Gallons 208 Liters, Made in USA, A Zep Inc. Brand, Distributed by: Zap Inc., 350 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, SE, Emerson, GA 30137, NDC 66949-133-85.

Affected NDC 66949-0133-85

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Drug: Alcohol

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Zep Alcohol Sanitizer
Ethanol
NDC 66949-0133
ALCOHOL 70 mL/100mL Liquid
Topical
Zep Inc. OTC
Recalling firm
Zep Inc
NDC code
66949-133-85
Origin
GA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0586-2026 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.

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