Health Canada recalls various hand sanitizers that "may pose health risks"
Health Canada is recalling hand sanitizers for possibly posing health risks.
On Tuesday, Health Canada said they are “advising Canadians that the following hand sanitizers are being recalled because they may pose health risks.”
Health Canada says it maintains a list of hand sanitizers so that Canadians can, “easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action.”
Canadians are encouraged to check it regularly for updates.
| Product | Reason for recall | Company | NPN/DIN | Lot Numbers | Expiry Date | Date Added |
| Last Best Brewing and Distilling Hand Sanitizer |
Missing risk statements; product not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol |
Last Best Brewing and Distilling, Inc |
80099050 | 001 | May 2021 | 2020-10-13 |
| Nomad Hand Sanitizer (Lemongrass) |
Missing risk statements; product not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol |
Rocky Mountain Soap Company |
80097907 | 04092001 to 06082001 |
April 9, 2021 to June 8, 2021 |
2020-10-13 |
| Prairie Potions Purify Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Spray |
Contains unacceptable ingredient, methanol |
Prairie Potions | Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on label) |
All. Not printed on the label. |
Not printed on the label |
2020-10-13 |
| Sanix – Gel d’alcool pour les mains avec émollients, 70% alcool éthylique en format de 250 mL |
Contains unacceptable ingredient, methanol |
Sanix | None | All. Not printed on the label. |
Not printed on the label | 2020-10-13 |
| Sanix – Gel d’alcool pour les mains avec émollients, 70% alcool éthylique en format de 4 L |
Contains unacceptable ingredient, methanol |
Sanix | Mentions 80098684 |
All. Not printed on the label. |
Not printed on the label | 2020-10-13 |
As a result of the pandemic creating a high demand for hand sanitizers, Health Canada is permitting the temporary use of technical-grade ethanol in alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
Manufacturers wishing to use technical-grade ethanol must choose from a list suppliers authorized by Health Canada. They must receive a No Objection Letter from the agency before they can manufacture or distribute the product.
“Health Canada maintains this list of hand sanitizers that may pose health risks, so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check it regularly for updates,” the statement said.
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