The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0691-2021·Announced 2021-07-21

Limar Hand Sanitizer recalled for deceptive container packaging

Limar Hand Sanitizer (70% isopropyl alcohol) in 4 oz bottles is being recalled because the containers resemble drinking water bottles, creating a risk of accidental ingestion.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving a risk-of-harm product (accidental ingestion of isopropyl alcohol due to deceptive packaging). The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, but the hazard is significant enough to warrant Class I classification and a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Ardil Comercial S.R.L. is recalling Limar Hand Sanitizer, 70% isopropyl alcohol, in 4 oz bottles (UPC 7 487040 301587, Batch Number 079932-4611-05-J, expiration date May 2022) manufactured in the Dominican Republic. The product is being recalled because it is packaged in containers that resemble drinking water bottles.

Approximately 1,260 bottles were distributed to one client in New York City, who further distributed the product. The packaging creates a risk that consumers, particularly children, could mistake the hand sanitizer for drinking water and ingest it.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. The product should not be used as a hand sanitizer or consumed under any circumstances.

The recalled product

Product
Limar Hand Sanitizer, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, Cont. 4 oz bottles, Manufactured in Dominican Republic: by Ardil Comercial S.R.L., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic UPC 7 487040 301587
Manufacturer
Ardil Comercial S.R.L.
Category
Drug — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • deceptive-packaging
  • accidental-ingestion

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Batch Number # 079932-4611-05-J
  • exp. date May 2022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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