Hand Sanitizer Warning
Some hand sanitizers that are made in Mexico have been found to contain methanol (wood alcohol). Methanol can cause serious health problems such as blindness, and even death.
Check Your Hand Sanitizer
If the manufacturer’s name is on this list, stop using it immediately.
- 4E Global, SAPI de CV
- AAA Cosmetica
- DDI MultinacionalSA de CV
- EskbiochemSA de CV
- Grupo Insoma, S.A.P.I de CV
- LimpoQuimicosSA de CV
- LiqesaExportacionor Liq-E-S.A. de CV
- Maquiladora Miniara, SA de CV
- Mystic International SA de CV
- SolucionesCosmeticasSA de CV
- TropicosmeticosSA de CV
For the latest information, check the FDA's Methanol Contaminated Products List
More Hand Sanitizer Safety Tips:
- Avoid products that say "FDA-approved" on the label – there are no hand sanitizers approved by the FDA.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you have swallowed hand sanitizer or are experiencing symptoms after repeated use of these products on your skin and contact your poison center (1-800-222-1222) for advice.
- Signs and symptoms of methanol poisoning include headache, blurred vision or blindness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of coordination, and decreased alertness.
- Keep hand sanitizers out of the reach of children and supervise their use.
