Virgin Scent Recalls SCENT FREE HAND SANITIZER Due to Chemical Contamination

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Recalling firmVIRGIN SCENT INC16325 S Avalon Blvd · Gardena, CA 90248-2909

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What happened, in plain English

Virgin Scent is recalling SCENT FREE HAND SANITIZER bottles that contain benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal. These chemicals pose a contamination risk, so affected products should be stopped use immediately.

Why it’s dangerous

The hand sanitizer contains benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal, which are chemicals that can cause contamination. These substances are known to be harmful when ingested or absorbed through the skin, especially in high concentrations.

Who’s affected

Owners of Virgin Scent SCENT FREE HAND SANITIZER (8 fl oz) bottles with lot numbers G20127E or G20128A, manufactured before May 1, 2022, are affected. People using these products regularly are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'SCENT FREE HAND SANITIZER (ethyl alcohol 62.5%)', 8 fl oz (236 ml) bottles, and lot numbers G20127E or G20128A. Products distributed by Virgin Scent in Gardena, CA with expiration date May 1, 2022, are affected.

Brand
Virgin Scent
Category
Drug

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Immediately stop using the recalled hand sanitizer as it contains harmful chemicals that can cause contamination.

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Questions people ask

What chemicals are in the recalled hand sanitizer?

The recalled hand sanitizer contains benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal.

What lot numbers are affected?

Lot numbers G20127E and G20128A are affected.

When was the product manufactured?

The product was manufactured before May 1, 2022, with an expiration date of May 1, 2022.

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Subject: Recall D-0782-2022 — Virgin Scent Virgin Scent

Hello,

I own a Virgin Scent that is covered by recall D-0782-2022 from Virgin Scent.

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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Official source: FDA Recall #D-0782-2022 (October 26, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0782-2022 to see it in context.
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