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• Hand Sanitizer Lawsuit Filed Over Risks From Toxic Wood Alcohol

  January 29, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit accuses one hand sanitizer manufacturer of selling a potentially poisonous product and of failing to reimburse consumers after it was recalled.

• Child Eye Injuries Linked To Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers: Study

  January 27, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links hand sanitizer use to an increase in children's eye injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• More Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Looking Like Children’s Food Products

  October 5, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A number of child-themed hand sanitizers have been recalled due to their resemblance to children's drink pouches.

• Hand Sanitizer Caught on Fire, “Engulfed” Woman In Flames: Report

  September 8, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Texas woman suffered severe burns after her hand sanitizer caught fire and exploded, setting her and her house aflame.

• Consumers Face Risk of Serious Injury or Death From Hand Sanitizers Packaged in Drink Bottles, Cans: FDA

  August 28, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The FDA warns that some hand sanitizer products are being sold in deceptive food and drink-style packaging, increasing the risk of accidental poisonings.

• Hand Sanitizer Methanol Poisoning Linked to Injuries and Deaths: CDC Report

  August 14, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The CDC reports that four deaths and more than a dozen injuries have been linked to methanol contamination of hand sanitizer; all reported in Arizona and New Mexico.

• FDA Rolls Out Temporary Testing Protocols For Hand Sanitizer Due To Methanol Concerns

  August 11, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Amid ongoing hand sanitizer recalls, the FDA has released new guidance detailing how manufacturers can properly test their products for methanol.

• Concerns Over Hand Sanitizer Risks Grow, As List Of Recalled Or Banned Products Tops 100

  August 4, 2020

  Russell Maas

  FDA warns of methanol problems or lack of enough active ingredient in more than 100 different hand sanitizer products.

• FDA Issues Alert and “Do-Not-Use” List To Combat Spread Of Potentially Poisonous Hand Sanitizers

  July 28, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is expanding its efforts to combat poisonous levels of methanol in hand sanitizer products with a "Do-Not-Use" list and an import alert which allows them to seize and inspect products on their way into the U.S.

• Methanol Poisoning Risks Result In More Hand Sanitizer Recalls

  July 27, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Hand sanitizer recalls continue as the FDA finds poisonous methanol in additional products.