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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 30, 2020 (6 years ago)

Hand Sanitizer

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

Why it was recalled

Discoloration and Presence of Foreign Substance

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, 55 US GAL (208 L) EcoLab Inc 1 EcoLab Place St. Paul, MN 55102 USA, NDC 47593-624-21

Affected NDC 47593-0624-21

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Drug: Alcohol

Recalling firm
Ecolab Inc
NDC code
47593-624-21
Origin
MN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1539-2020 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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