Foam Hand Sanitizer (Kimberly-Clark) – Bacterial Contamination (2012)
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
Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free in a) 1.5 fl oz. (45mL) , b) 8 fl oz. (236mL) , and c) 16 fl oz (473mL) bottles, Distributed by Kimberly Clark, LLC, Roswell, GA 30076
Brand
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) SKU 34136-00, Lot #: SA2137SLA, SA2136SLB, Exp 05/13, SA2060SLB, Exp 02/14, SA2076SLB, SA2086SLC, SA2087SLA Exp 03/14, SA2131SLA, SA2135SLA, Exp 05/14 b) SKU 34135-00, Lot #: SA2086SLB, Exp 03/14 c) SKU 34111-00, Lot #: SA2086SLA, Exp 03/14, SA2122SLA, SA2123SLA, Exp 04/14
Products Sold
a) SKU 34136-00; Lot #: SA2137SLA, SA2136SLB, Exp 05/13, SA2060SLB, Exp 02/14, SA2076SLB, SA2086SLC, SA2087SLA Exp 03/14, SA2131SLA, SA2135SLA, Exp 05/14 b) SKU 34135-00; Lot #: SA2086SLB, Exp 03/14 c) SKU 34111-00; Lot #: SA2086SLA, Exp 03/14, SA2122SLA, SA2123SLA, Exp 04/14
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is recalling Kleenex Foam Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free in a) 1.5 fl oz. (45mL) , b) 8 fl oz. (236mL) , and c) 16 due to Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; The affected lots were found to be contaminated with bacterium, Burkholderia cepacia complex.. 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
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; The affected lots were found to be contaminated with bacterium, Burkholderia cepacia complex.
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