Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks (Part 1 - June 17, 2020 to March 24, 2021)

Certain lots of hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they do not meet Health Canada requirements. Reasons for recall include: containing (or possibly containing) ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada; improper labelling; missing risk statements; being unauthorized for sale in Canada; being sold without proper product testing; being counterfeit; or having defective or faulty packaging. Recalled hand sanitizers are listed in the table below. The table lists the reason for recall and includes information regarding the lot numbers of affected products. Health Canada will update this list if there are other affected products. Canadians are encouraged to consult the list regularly for updates.

COVID - Product safety

Stop using the products identified in the table. Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste; or Return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal Contact the company if you would like more information about the recall Consult your health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns To help limit the spread of COVID-19, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that have been authorized for sale in Canada. Consult these resources for more information: the list of Health Canada-authorized hand sanitizers ; and the list of hand sanitizers authorized or registered in other jurisdictions that may not display a Natural Product Number (NPN) or Drug Identification Number (DIN) but have been accepted for use in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.