Hand Sanitizer Recall List Expands; Wisconsin Poison Calls Go Up

MILWAUKEE, WI —As the use of hand sanitizers increased during the COVID 19 pandemic, State health officials in Wisconsin say the number of calls to poison centers related to possible toxic alcohol exposures has also increased.

"More hand sanitizer is being produced, either at home or in other countries, and it can contain a variety of chemicals and alcohols that can be dangerous, if not deadly," the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a news release Tuesday morning.

Officials say there has been a dramatic increase in hand sanitizer products, labeled to contain ethanol — also known as ethyl alcohol — but that have actually tested positive for methanol contamination.

"Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, and can be life-threatening," the Wisconsin DHS said in the news release.

Officials say the New Mexico Poison Control center recently reported three deaths and one case of permanent blindness due to ingestion of methanol contaminated hand sanitizers.

"Hand sanitizer is great to use when soap and water aren't available, but frequent, thorough handwashing is the best way to prevent spreading viruses like COVID-19," said Stephanie Smiley, interim State Health Officer.

Doctor David Gummin, Medical Director of the Wisconsin Poison Center has this advice for anyone who uses hand sanitizers:

• Use only as directed on hands. The accidental ingestion of even a relatively small amount of methanol by children may pose a serious poisoning risk. Symptoms of methanol poisoning are nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death.
• There is concern for poisoning related to the most common ingredient in hand sanitizers, ethyl alcohol. These products typically contain over 60% ethyl alcohol, a stronger concentration than most hard liquors. A child ingesting any more than a lick or a taste of this product could be at risk for alcohol poisoning. Ingestion of as little as an ounce or two could be fatal in a small child.
• If you or a child accidentally swallows hand sanitizer, call the Wisconsin Poison Center right away. Don’t wait for symptoms to develop. Call the Poison Center at 800-222-1222 anytime day or night.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers not to use these hand sanitizers containing these National Drug Code numbers. This list was updated Aug. 3 by the FDA. The National Drug Code numbers can be found on the label.

• Blumen Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer with 70 percent Alcohol — Not listed
• Blumen Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Clear Ethyl Alcohol 70 percent — Not listed
• BLUMEN Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Clear — 60599-015-00
• BLUMEN Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Clear — 60599-015-01, 60599-015-02
• KLAR AND DANVER Instant Hand Sanitizer — 33992-8010-1
• MODESA Instant Hand Sanitizer Moisturizers and Vitamin E — 60599-007-33
• BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 60599-012-04, 60599-012-08
• BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 60599-012-00, 60599-012-01, 60599-012-02, 60599-012-03, 60599-012-05, 60599-012-06, 60599-012-07, 60599-012-10
• BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer Aloe — 60599-013-00, 60599-013-01, 60599-014-00
• BLUMEN Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Lavender — 60599-016-00
• BLUMEN Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 60599-018-02, 60599-018-04, 60599-018-06, 60599-018-07
• BLUMEN Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 60599-017-00, 60599-018-00, 60599-018-01, 60599-018-02, 60599-018-04, 60599-018-06, 60599-018-07
• BLUMEN Clear LEAR Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 60599-017-00, 60599-018-01
• BLUMEN Clear LEAR Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 60599-017-01, 60599-018-00, 60599-018-03, 60599-018-05, 60599-018-08, 60599-019-00
• The Honeykeeper Hand Sanitizer — 60599-020-00, 60599-020-01
• BLUMEN Advanced Hand Sanitizer Clear — 60599-024-00
• BLUMEN Clear Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer — 60599-025-00
• BLUMEN Clear Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe — 60599-026-00
• BLUMEN Clear Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Lavender — 60599-027-00
• BLUMEN Aloe Advanced Hand Sanitizer, with 70 Alcohol — 60599-028-00
• BLUMEN Aloe Advanced Hand Sanitizer, with 70 Alcohol — 60599-029-00
• Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer Lavender, with 70% alcohol — 60599-046-00
• Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer Aloe, with 70% alcohol — 60599-047-00
• Blumen Antibacterial Fresh Citrus Hand Sanitizer — 60599-501-01
• Blumen Hand Sanitizer Fresh Citrus — 60599-502-01
• KLAR and DANVER Instant Hand Sanitizer — 60599-801-00
• Hello Kitty Hand Sanitizer — 60599-802-00
• Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer (Vitamin E and Aloe) — 60599-850-00
• Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer (Aloe and Moisturizers) — 60599-851-00
• Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Vitamin E and Aloe — 60599-852-00
• Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe and Moisturizers — 60599-853-00
• BLUMEN Instant Hand Sanitizer Fragrance Free — 60599-854-00
• BLUMEN Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera — 60599-855-00
• Assured Aloe — 60599-999-10
• bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer — 76987-402-01
• LumiSkin Advance Hand Sanitizer 4 oz — 76987-120-01
• LumiSkin Advance Hand Sanitizer 16 oz — 76987-402-02
• QualitaMed Hand Sanitizer — 76987-250-01
• NEXT Hand Sanitizer — 50066-605-08
• NuuxSan Instant Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer — 72758-001-08, 72758-002-08
• NuuxSan Instant Hand Sanitizer — 72758-003-00, 72758-003-01, 72758-005-01, 72758-005-02, 72758-005-03
• Assured Instant Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer with Aloe and Moisturizers — 72758-009-23
• Assured Instant Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer with Vitamin E and Aloe — 72758-010-23
• Modesa Instant Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer with Moisturizers and Aloe Vera — 72758-011-23
• Modesa Instant Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer with Moisturizers and Vitamin E — 72758-012-23
• Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol — 62583-020-08
• Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol — 62583-020-16, 62583-020-33, 62583-020-42
• Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol — 74673-001-08, 74673-001-16, 74673-001-33, 74673-001-42
• Earths Amenities Instant Unscented Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera Advanced — 74949-002-20, 74949-002-25, 74949-002-49, 74949-002-60
• Hand Sanitizer Agavespa Skincare — 77415-000-00
• Vidanos Easy Cleaning Rentals Hand Sanitizer Agavespa Skincare — 77056-000-01
• dgreen Advanced Sanitizer Alcohol Free — 74155-211-04, 74155-211-07, 74155-211-08, 74155-211-19, 74155-211-20, 74155-211-38, 74155-201
• dgreen Advanced Hand Sanitizer Antibacterial Gel — 74155-201-03, 74155-201-19, 74155-201-20, 74155-201-38, 74155-211
• Hand Sanitizer — 74155-111-07, 74155-111-08, 74155-111-19, 74155-111-20, 74155-111-38
• Hand Sanitizer Gel — 74155-101-07, 74155-101-08, 74155-101-19, 74155-101-20, 74155-101-38
• Clean Humans Hand Sanitizer — Not listed
• CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol — 74589-009-01
• Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer — 74589-006-01
• All-Clean Hand Sanitizer — 74589-002-01
• Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer — 74589-007-01
• The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer — 74589-010-10
• CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol — 74589-005-03
• CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol — 74589-003-01
• Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 74589-001-01
• Hand sanitizer Gel Unscented 70% Alcohol — 75744-0200-3, 75744-0200-4, 75744-0201-5, 75744-0202-1, 75744-0250-1, 75744-0250-2, 75744-0500-1, 75744-1000-1, 75744-1000-3, 75744-1001-1
• Medicare Alcohol Antiseptic Topical Solution — 77740-000-00, 77740-000-01, 77740-000-02, 77740-001-00, 77740-001-01, 77740-001-02
• GelBact Hand Sanitizer — 71761-000-00
• Hand Sanitizer — 71761-000-01, 71761-000-05, 71761-000-10, 71761-000-20, 71761-000-22, 71761-000-37, 71761-000-99
• TriCleanz — 71761-001-00
• Sayab Antisepctic Hand Sanitizer 100 — 75292-001-00
• Jaloma Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 62% with Vitamin E — 65055-600-00, 65055-600-01, 65055-600-02
• Leiper’s Fork Distillery Bulk Disinfectant per 5 gallon and Leiper’s Fork Distillery 16 oz bottle — Not Listed
• Andy’s Best — 73755-120-01, 73755-120-02, 73755-120-04
• Andy’s — 73755-110-01, 73755-130-02
• NeoNatural — 73755-200-01, 73755-200-02
• Plus Advanced — 73755-300-01
• Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer — 75416-001-04
• Optimus Lubricants Instant Hand Sanitizer — 75416-005-01
• Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer — 75416-002-01, 75416-004-01, 75416-378-04
• Selecto Hand Sanitizer — 76753-002-01
• Shine and Clean Hand Sanitizer — 76753-001-01, 76753-001-02, 76753-001-03
• Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant Gel 70% Ethyl Alcohol — 77106-002-01
• Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant Gel 70% Ethyl Alcohol Rinse Free Hand Rub — 77106-001-01 77106-001-02, 77106-001-03, 77106-001-04, 77106-001-05, 77106-001-06, 77106-001-07, 77106-001-08
• Mystic Shield Protection hand sanitizer — 75477-435-02, 75477-435-10, 75477-435-12, 75477-435-25, 75477-435-50, 75477-534-10
• Greenfrog Hand Sanitizer — 77031-454-05, 77031-454-34, 77145-000-01, 77145-000-02
• Greenfrog Hand Sanitizing wipes — 77145-001-00, 77145-001-01, 77145-001-02, 77145-001-03
• Datsen Hand Sanitizer — Not Listed
• Alcohol Antiseptic 62% Hand Sanitizer — 74844-162-02, 74844-162-08, 74844-162-17, 74844-162-34
• Bernal Hand Sanitizer — 74541-270-01, 74541-270-02, 74541-270-04, 74541-270-06, 74541-270-08, 74541-270-17, 74541-270-34, 74541-270-37
• Alcohol Antiseptic 65% Hand Sanitizer; Alcohol Antiseptic 70% Hand Sanitizer — 74844-165-02, 74844-165-08, 74844-165-17, 74844-165-34, 74844-170-02, 74844-170-08, 74844-170-17, 74844-170-34
• Born Basic. Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer 70% alcohol — 76891-104-11, 76891-104-12, 76891-104-13, 76891-104-14, 76891-104-15, 76891-104-16, 76891-104-17, 76891-104-18, 76891-104-19, 73389-104-11
• Born Basic. Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer 65% Alcohol — 76891-105-11, 76891-105-12, 76891-105-13, 76891-105-14, 76891-105-15, 76891-105-16, 76891-105-17, 76891-105-18, 76891-105-19, 76891-105-20
• Scent Theory – Keep It Clean – Pure Clean Anti-bacterial Hand Sanitizer — 76891-102-11
• Cavalry — 75460-070-01, 75460-070-02, 75460-070-05, 75460-075-38, 75460-080-38
• ENLIVEN Hand Sanitizing Gel — 74882-341-01, 74882-341-02, 74882-341-03
• Lux Eoi Hand Sanitizing Gel — 74882-007-01, 74882-007-02, 74882-007-03
• Scent Theory – Keep It Clean – Pure Clean Anti-bacterial Hand Sanitizer — 73389-102-11
• Command Gel AntiBac Instant hand sanitizer — 50058-100-08
• Bersih Hand Sanitizer Gel Fragrance Free — 75165-000-01, 75165-001-01, 75165-003-02, 75165-004-01, 75165-005-01, 75165-006-01, 75165-250-01
• Bersih Antiseptic Alcohol 70% Topical Solution hand sanitizer — 75165-600-01
• Purity Advanced Hand Sanitizer — 75165-008-01
• Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 70% — 79095-000-01, 79095-001-01, 79095-002-01, 79095-003-01, 79095-004-01, 79095-005-01, 79095-006-01
• Lite ’n Foamy Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer — 64009-331-82, 64009-331-85, 64009-331-88
• foamyiQ Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer — 64009-202-06
• TriCleanz Tritanium Labs Hand Sanitizer — 77757-111-01
• Britz Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70% — 76676-402-01, 76676-402-02, 76676-402-14
• Parabola Hand Sanitizer — 76676-402-03, 76676-402-09
• Urbane Bath and Body Hand Sanitizer — 76676-402-04
• Cleaner Hand Sanitizer Rinse Free 70% — 76676-402-07, 76676-402-08
• Handzer Hand Sanitizer Rinse Free — 76676-402-10, 76676-402-11
• Kleanz Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Advanced — 76676-402-05, 76676-402-06, 76676-402-12, 76676-402-13
• Be Safe Hand Sanitizer — 76676-402-16, 76676-402-17, 76676-402-18, 76676-402-19
• Wave Hand Sanitizer Gel — 76676-402-20
• DAESI Hand Sanitizer — 77268-001-01