A nationwide recall has been issued for Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel due to the presence of methanol, a substance that can cause severe health problems including blindness and coma. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified 40 lots of these products as hazardous.
Details of the Recalled Products
The affected products are Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel. The hand sanitizer is sold in 12-ounce dark green bottles, while the Alcoholada Gel, used for relieving pain and itching, is available in 2.2-ounce and 8.5-ounce clear plastic bottles. The recall encompasses products distributed between May 1, 2021, and October 27, 2023.
Health Risks and Symptoms
Methanol exposure can lead to serious health issues such as nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, and even death. The FDA has warned that all individuals using these products are at risk, especially young children who might ingest them and adults using them as an alcohol substitute.
Consumer Advisory
Customers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them. They should contact their healthcare provider if they have experienced any related health problems. Although no adverse events have been reported yet, the FDA encourages reporting any negative effects through their MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
Company and FDA Response
Aruba Aloe Balm N.V., the manufacturer, has not disclosed how the contamination occurred but has reached out to affected customers with notification emails and offered discounts on future purchases. The FDA continues to monitor the situation and provide updates to ensure consumer safety.
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