Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ecolab) – Benzene Contamination (2019)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%), 45 mL (1.5 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-491-85
Brand
Ecolab Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: HS103181, Exp. OCT 2020
Products Sold
Lot #: HS103181, Exp. OCT 2020
Ecolab Inc is recalling Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%), 45 mL (1.5 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha S due to Chemical Contamination: low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds identified in the product after complaints of malodor.. 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: low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds identified in the product after complaints of malodor.
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