Protect U recalls fragrance-free foaming hand sanitizer due to potential microbial contamination from deionized water system. Learn if you have the affected product and what to do.
CGMP Deviations: product manufactured using deionized water from a system lacking appropriate microbial control post deionization.
Protect U is recalling fragrance-free foaming hand sanitizer because it was made using deionized water without proper microbial controls. This could lead to contamination, but the product is not expected to cause serious harm to most users.
The hand sanitizer was made using deionized water from a system that didn't have proper microbial controls after deionization. This could allow bacteria or other microbes to grow in the product, potentially causing contamination.
Anyone who owns the specific 18 fl/oz. (530 mL) fragrance-free foaming hand sanitizer with Product Number 46111 and Lot 722781. People with compromised immune systems may be at slightly higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Protect U Guard Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Fragrance Free', 18 fl/oz. (530 mL) per bottle, Product Number 46111, and Lot 722781 (expires 09/22).
Look for Product Number 46111 and Lot 722781 on the bottle label to confirm if it's affected.
The product was made with a water system that didn't have proper microbial controls, which could lead to contamination. However, the recall is for low risk and no immediate harm is expected.
Check for Product Number 46111 and Lot 722781 on the bottle label. The product was manufactured in Tampa, FL and expires 09/22.
The recall doesn't specify a remedy, so you can safely use it if you don't have the specific lot number. Check the label to confirm if it's affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Protect U to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1359-2022 — Protect U Protect U Hello, I own a Protect U that is covered by recall D-1359-2022 from Protect U. 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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