Blumen Advanced Hand Sanitizer (4e Brands) – Methanol Contamination (2020)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) Packaged as a) 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02359 4, b) 7.5 fl oz / 221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico.
Brand
4e Brands North America, Llc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: a) 2141, Exp 04/40/23, 2879, Exp 04/23/23, 3005, Exp 05/08/23, b) 2911, Exp 04/23/23
Products Sold
Lot #: a) 2141, Exp 04/40/23; 2879, Exp 04/23/23; 3005, Exp 05/08/23; b) 2911, Exp 04/23/23
4e Brands North America, Llc is recalling blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) Packaged as a) 3.4 fl oz due to Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: Product tested to contain methanol as well as below the labeled claim for ethanol content.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: Product tested to contain methanol as well as below the labeled claim for ethanol content.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026