Antica Farmacista Ocean Citron hand sanitizer with benzene contamination. Recalled due to chemical safety risk. Stop using immediately if you have the affected product.
Chemical Contamination: product found to contain benzene
Antica Farmacista Ocean Citron hand sanitizer bottles containing 65% ethyl alcohol are being recalled because they were found to have benzene. This chemical contamination poses a health risk, so affected consumers should stop using the product immediately.
The hand sanitizer contains benzene, a known chemical that can cause health issues when absorbed through the skin. Benzene is a carcinogen and can lead to serious health problems with prolonged exposure.
Owners of the Ocean Citron hand sanitizer bottles with the lot number 1166A and expiration date 6/18/2023 are affected. Anyone using this product is at risk of chemical exposure.
Check for bottles labeled 'Antica Farmacista Ocean Citron' with 473 mL/16 fl. oz. size. The lot number 1166A and expiration date 6/18/2023 are specific identifiers for the recalled product.
Discontinue use of the recalled hand sanitizer product as it contains benzene, a chemical that poses health risks.
No, the product contains benzene, which is a known health risk. Do not use the recalled product.
The lot number for the recalled product is 1166A with an expiration date of 6/18/2023.
Look for bottles labeled 'Antica Farmacista Ocean Citron' with 473 mL/16 fl. oz. size and lot number 1166A.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Antica Farmacista to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0002-2023 — Antica Farmacista Antica Farmacista Hello, I own a Antica Farmacista that is covered by recall D-0002-2023 from Antica Farmacista. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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