MEDEK LLC recalls M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made in Mexico by: Grupo
MEDEK recalls 128 oz hand sanitizer due to methanol contamination and subpotent ethanol. FDA analysis found unsafe levels of methanol and insufficient alcohol content. Consumers should stop using affected products immediately.
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Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found product to contain methanol and below label claim for ethanol.
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What happened, in plain English
MEDEK is recalling hand sanitizer products that contain unsafe levels of methanol and insufficient ethanol. This poses a risk of chemical poisoning or other health issues if used as intended. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36783-medek-hand-sanitizer-recall-chemical-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36783-medek-hand-sanitizer-recall-chemical-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1342-2022
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“MEDEK Hand Sanitizer Recall: Chemical Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36783-medek-hand-sanitizer-recall-chemical-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1342-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1342-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
FDA analysis found the product contains methanol, a toxic chemical that can cause poisoning, and insufficient ethanol, which reduces its effectiveness as an antiseptic. Using this product could lead to health risks such as nausea, dizziness, or more severe effects depending on the amount consumed.
Who’s affected
All owners of MEDE:K hand sanitizer products with the NDC code 77797-001-01 or 75432-001-02, made in Mexico by Grupo Plast-Y-Kosas S.A. de C.V. The risk is highest for people who use the product regularly for hand hygiene.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL' with NDC codes 77797-001-01 or 75432-001-02. The product was manufactured in Mexico by Grupo Plast-Y-Kosas S.A. de C.V.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled hand sanitizer products as they contain methanol and insufficient ethanol, posing a risk of poisoning.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
No, the product contains methanol and insufficient ethanol, which can cause health risks like poisoning. Do not use it.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using it immediately and contact MEDEK for further instructions.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the product name 'M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL' with NDC codes 77797-001-01 or 75432-001-02.
Contact MEDEK
We’ve drafted a message you can send MEDEK to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1342-2022 — MEDEK MEDEK Hello, I own a MEDEK that is covered by recall D-1342-2022 from MEDEK. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1342-2022 (September 9, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1342-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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