FDA MedWatch – Hand Sanitizer by Adam’s Polishes

TOPIC: Hand Sanitizer by Adam’s Polishes: Recall – Due to Potential Contamination with Methanol

AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy

ISSUE: Adam’s Polishes is recalling lot 133475 of Adam’s Polishes Hand Sanitizer because FDA testing has found this lot to contain undeclared methanol. Adam’s Polishes is recalling 19 other lots in an abundance of caution.

Risk Statement: Persons who accidently ingest (drink) these products are at risk for methanol poisoning. Substantial methanol ingestion can result in coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system, or death.

To date, Adam’s Polishes has not received any reports of injury, illness, or other adverse events related to this recall.

For more information about this recall, click on the red button “Read Recall“ below.

BACKGROUND: This product is used as a hand sanitizer marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available.

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

• Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this drug product.
• Consumers who have any recalled Adam’s Polishes Hand Sanitizer products should immediately stop using the product and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations.
• Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact the company.

Consumers and health professionals are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

• Complete and submit the report online.
• Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

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