GAZA Hand Sanitizer Gel Recall: Sub-potent Risk from Manufacturing Defect
GAZA recalls antibacterial hand sanitizer gel due to manufacturing defects causing sub-potent product. All lots affected. Consumers should check UPC 7 501700 623504 for affected items.
Lower-risk recall
cGMP deviations: Product made at the same facility where product tested was sub-potent.
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What happened, in plain English
GAZA is recalling antibacterial hand sanitizer gel because it was made at a facility where testing showed the product is less effective than it should be. This means the sanitizer might not work as well to protect against germs. Consumers should stop using it and check if they have the specific product with the listed UPC. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36631-gaza-hand-sanitizer-gel-recall-sub-potent-risk-from-manufacturing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36631-gaza-hand-sanitizer-gel-recall-sub-potent-risk-from-manufacturing · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0230-2021
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“GAZA Hand Sanitizer Gel Recall: Sub-potent Risk from Manufacturing Defect.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36631-gaza-hand-sanitizer-gel-recall-sub-potent-risk-from-manufacturing. Based on FDA recall #D-0230-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0230-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was made at a facility where previous testing showed it was less effective than required. This means the sanitizer might not kill germs as well as it should, but it does not pose an immediate danger like injury or fire.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses the GAZA hand sanitizer gel with the UPC 7 501700 623504. People who rely on this product for hand hygiene are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 7 501700 623504 on the product label. The product is sold in 33.8 fl. oz (1000 mL) containers made by GAZA S.A. DE C.V. in Mexico.
- Brand
GAZA- Product
Zapien Productos Hand Sanitizer Gel Antibacterial, 33.8 FL. OZ (1000 mL), Made by GAZA S.A. DE C.V. Castilla St- Category
Drug
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
TX
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0229-2021 | Pristine gel Hand Sanitizer Gel Antibacterial Gel Moisturizing, 8.45 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) Bottle, Distributed by: Universal Distributors LLC, 6197 S. Rural Rd.,Tempe AZ, 85283, Made in Mexico by: Gaza Proveedora De Servicios De Hospedaje y Alimentos S.A. de C.V., UPC 8 64972 00049 5, NDC 76540-100-02; All Lots | 26,000 liters |
| D-0230-2021 | Zapien Productos Hand Sanitizer Gel Antibacterial, 33.8 FL. OZ (1000 mL), Made by GAZA S.A. DE C.V. Castilla St. #1473-A ZIP 45410 Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, UPC: 7 501700 623504, NDC numbers: 76938-001-01, 76938-001-02, 76938-001-03.; All Lots | 43875 liters |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC code 7 501700 623504 on the hand sanitizer gel container.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Texas.
FDA distribution: “TX” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 50 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0230-2021 (December 1, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0230-2021 to see it in context.
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