Recall Issued for Hand Sanitizer Sold Nationwide

Conservative News DailyFebruary 23, 2023

It’s been there for customers since long, but it is no longer available. Pandemic COVID-19 It has made a significant impact on how often we use and buy hand sanitizer. The convenience of portable bottles and wipes has made it easier to avoid germs and viruses while on the move. You might want to wait before you get to spraying your next spray or squirting. A brand of hand soap sold across the country was recently recalled. The FDA has issued a new warning.

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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA), announced on February 21 that Washington-based applicants would be eligible for FDA approval. NanoMaterials Discovery Corporation The brand had voluntarily recalled its Alcohol-Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solutions hand sanitizer. “Snowy Range Blue.” All company lots affected by the move

The hand sanitizer was recalled in spray bottles of 4 ounces. It has labels with a blue background, and the code NDC75288-100-04 printed above it. According to the company the product was shipped to distributors in the United States for distribution at the consumer level.

Recovering Little Child Lying in the Hospital Bed Sleeping, Mother Holds Her Hand Comforting. Focus on the Hands. Emotional Family Moment. — iStock

Although the product was designed to protect people by reducing their risk, “bacteria that potentially can cause disease,” The company claims it removed the hand sanitizer off the market after certain batches were found with dangerously high levels methanol, exceeding FDA limits.

According to the FDA the toxic compound can cause symptoms like “nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, [and] coma.” It can even cause death in extreme cases. “permanent damage to the nervous system or death.”

This product is extremely dangerous for children and adults who use it as a substitute to alcohol.

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According to FDA’s notice, there has been no adverse reaction or medical event related to the recalled hand soap. Customers who purchased the product are advised not to use it and to return it to the place where it was purchased for a full refund.

If you believe that your hand sanitizer usage may have caused any health problems, please contact your doctor immediately. For any questions, customers can contact nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation via the email address on the recall notice.

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This is just one example showing how safety and health guidelines in America work to protect people from harm. There have been several instances recently when companies pulled products off the market due to serious safety and health risks.

The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announced that they would be jointly investigating a “suspicious” incident on February 1.Highly drug-resistant“Strength of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria was found to be linked to 10 different brands Artificial tears for the eyes. The agencies reported that there were 55 cases of infection in 12 states by the end January. These patients had symptoms like eye inflammation, respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. Some patients suffered permanent vision loss and hospitalization. One patient died from a bloodstream infections.

As a result, Global Pharma Healthcare Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears, LLC, and EzriCare, LLC, were subject to a voluntary recall “out of an abundance of caution” It was said that it was “Fully cooperatingCBS News reported that CBS News was involved in the investigation. Consumers were advised by the FDA and CDC to discontinue using the recalled products. If they develop symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.

Public safety alerts also included other cleaning and sanitizing products. On February 8, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Colgate-Palmolive Company It had recalled nine varieties Fabuloso house cleaning productsThe recall affected nearly 5 million bottles nationwide. The recall was similar to the recall of eye drops. The company claimed it removed the products from shelves after finding that they could be contaminated by Pseudomonas bacteria. Pseudomonas aeruginosa And Pseudomonas fluorescent.

The agency stated that, while microorganisms rarely cause illness in healthy people they can cause serious infections in them. “people with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions.”