Hand sanitizers made in Mexico may contain toxic methanol

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that nine hand sanitizers currently on the market potentially contained an unsafe alcoholic ingredient and should be avoided by consumers. Methanol, a type of wood alcohol, was found in sanitizing products produced by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico.

The products are: All-Clean Hand Sanitizer, Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer, CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol, Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer, The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer, CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol, CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol, CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol, and Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, methanol can be absorbed in the body via inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, or eye contact.

If ingested, it can cause a range of issues, including headache, dizziness, blurred vision, kidney failure, coma, and even death.

The FDA urges any consumers that have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol to seek treatment immediately.

(source: fda, people, forbes)