TOPIC: Antica Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer by Salon Technologies: Recall - Due to the Presence of Benzene
AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Patient, Pharmacy
ISSUE: Salon Technologies International Inc. is recalling one lot, Lot 1166A, of Antica Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer (alcohol) Gel 65% because lab testing has found the product to contain benzene.
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin. Depending on duration and level of exposure, it can result in cancers including leukemia, and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening.
Salon Technologies International, Inc. has notified its distributors and is arranging for return of all recalled products.
Salon Tech International, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
For more information about this recall, click on the red button "Read Recall" below.
BACKGROUND: The product is used to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease, 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 that have product which is being recalled should stop using and return unused product to where it was obtained
- Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact the company.
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