Beak & Skiff Alcohol Antiseptic Sanitizer recalled for acetaldehyde contamination
Beak & Skiff Sanitizer Alcohol Antiseptic 80% is being recalled because FDA analysis found acetaldehyde above specification limits in the product. The recall affects bottles distributed in New York and through online sales.
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 II recall involving chemical contamination (acetaldehyde above specification limits) in a topical antiseptic product used on human skin. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, acetaldehyde in a product intended for topical application presents a risk of harm, meeting the High severity threshold.
Plain-English summary
Beak & Skiff Cider Mill, Inc. is recalling Beak & Skiff Sanitizer Alcohol Antiseptic 80%, a topical hand sanitizer product. FDA analysis found acetaldehyde in the product at levels above the manufacturer's specification limits, which violates current good manufacturing practices.
The affected product was distributed in New York and through online sales. Recall packages include 12-ounce bottles (UPC 48558 94603 6), 4-ounce spray bottles, 1-gallon jugs, and 5-gallon pails, all with lot number 06090.
Consumers with this product should refer to the FDA or the manufacturer for instructions on how to proceed with the affected product.
The recalled product
- Product
- BEEKEEPER'S NATURALS Saline Nasal Spray, Sinus Congestion Rinse, Made with Propolis + Xylitol, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) per bottle, Manufactured For: Beekeeper's Naturals USA Inc., Covina, CA 91723
- Manufacturer
- BEEKEEPER'S NATURALS USA INC.
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antiseptic
- Hazard
- acetaldehyde
- manufacturing-defect
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)
- Lot #: 5950
- Exp. Date 02/2028
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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