Hand Sanitizer Recall 2019

Young children and new mothers are using hand sanitizer more than ever but the fda is seeking to ensure the benefits of hand sanitizers outweigh the risks by reviewing the three ingredients.

Hand sanitizer recall 2019. On april 12 2019 the us food and drug administration fda issued a final rule on hand sanitizers available over the counter otc. Health canada said thursday that product tests by manufacturer kimberly clark professional corporation. Athleticare anti bacterial hand soap reason product sold without market authorization din in canada and regulated party does not hold an establishment licence for sale of the product in canada.

Hand sanitizer produced under the temporary policies for hand sanitizer production and compounding may not have an expiration date listed because they are expected to be used during this public. The final rule applies to active ingredients used in consumer antiseptic rub products sometimes also known as rubs leave on products or hand sanitizers as well as antiseptic wipes. Fda issues final rule on safety and effectiveness of consumer hand sanitizers action completes a series of actions on the fda s review of otc antiseptic active ingredients.

Kleenex brand luxury foam hand sanitizer is under recall because of microbial contamination. Recalls and safety alerts are sent out when we have important information to share meaning you can feel more secure when choosing and using products. That blob of hand sanitizer you quickly smear onto your hands probably won t kill those cold and flu bugs.

When a product is recalled or an advisory or alert is issued it means our surveillance tools are working. After reviewing the safety and effectiveness of hand sanitizers the us food and drug administration has ruled that dozens of active ingredients can t be used in the antiseptic rubs but the.