Alcoholada Gel (Aruba Aloe) – Methanol Contamination (2024)
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
Alcoholada Gel, Pain Relieving Gel, 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride, packaged in (a) 8.5 fl oz (251 mL) plastic bottle UPC 0 82252 03120 9 (b) 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottle, UPC 0 82252 34030 1 , Manufactured in Aruba by Aruba Aloe Balm Inc., Pitastraat 115, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean.
Brand
Aruba Aloe Balm N.V.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot, expiry: (a) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024, 25976, Exp 8/11/2024, 26150, Exp 9/11/2024, 26473, Exp 11/25/2024, 26553, Exp 12/11/2024, 27318, Exp 5/10/2025, 27481, Exp 6/15/2025, 27660, Exp 7/15/2025, 27839, Exp 8/5/2025, 28121, Exp 10/7/2025, 28152, Exp 10/18/2025, 28355, Exp 12/17/2025, 28761, Exp 2/22/2026, 29088, Exp 4/1/2026, 29510, Exp 5/11/2026, 29558, Exp 5/13/2026, 29728, Exp 6/3/2026, 30339, Exp 9/13/2026, 30563, Exp 10/27/2026. (b) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024, 25976, Exp 8/11/2024, 26150, Exp 9/11/2024, 26553, Exp 12/11/2024, 26696, Exp 1/8/2025, 27318, Exp 5/10/2025, 27481, Exp 6/15/2025, 27660, Exp 7/15/2025, 27839, Exp 8/5/2025, 28281, Exp 11/30/2025, 28355, Exp 12/17/2025, 28761, Exp 2/22/2026, 29088, Exp 4/1/2026, 29728, Exp 6/3/2026, 30086, Exp 7/26/2026, 30339, Exp 9/13/2026, 30563, Exp 10/27/2026.
Products Sold
Lot, expiry: (a) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024; 25976, Exp 8/11/2024; 26150, Exp 9/11/2024; 26473, Exp 11/25/2024; 26553, Exp 12/11/2024; 27318, Exp 5/10/2025; 27481, Exp 6/15/2025; 27660, Exp 7/15/2025; 27839, Exp 8/5/2025; 28121, Exp 10/7/2025; 28152, Exp 10/18/2025; 28355, Exp 12/17/2025; 28761, Exp 2/22/2026; 29088, Exp 4/1/2026; 29510, Exp 5/11/2026; 29558, Exp 5/13/2026; 29728, Exp 6/3/2026; 30339, Exp 9/13/2026; 30563, Exp 10/27/2026. (b) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024; 25976, Exp 8/11/2024; 26150, Exp 9/11/2024; 26553, Exp 12/11/2024; 26696, Exp 1/8/2025; 27318, Exp 5/10/2025; 27481, Exp 6/15/2025; 27660, Exp 7/15/2025; 27839, Exp 8/5/2025; 28281, Exp 11/30/2025; 28355, Exp 12/17/2025; 28761, Exp 2/22/2026; 29088, Exp 4/1/2026; 29728, Exp 6/3/2026; 30086, Exp 7/26/2026; 30339, Exp 9/13/2026; 30563, Exp 10/27/2026.
Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. is recalling Alcoholada Gel, Pain Relieving Gel, 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride, packaged in (a) 8.5 fl oz (251 mL) due to Chemical Contamination: Product manufactured with ethanol API that contains methanol. 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: Product manufactured with ethanol API that contains methanol
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