Check your cabinets for any hand sanitizer that was manufactured by Esk Biochem, made in Mexico. The FDA has recalled 9 products from the company because they contain dangerous chemicals that could cause terrible reactions and possibly even death.

Products on the list:

• All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)
• Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)
• CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)
• Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01)
• The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)
• CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)
• CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)
• CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)
• Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01)

Full article is on the FDA website.

I have honestly never heard of this brand or it’s sub-labels. I don’t know where it was sold, but it’s better safe than sorry so trash anything questionable. I double checked my stockpile; nothing was wrong with my stash—still scary, anyway!

While I like and regularly use hand sanitizer, especially during the pandemic, it is not required. Simply washing your hands often with soap and water is most important. Also, it’s simple to make your own hand sanitizer; it’s just rubbing alcohol and aloe vera gel.