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Unrated Drug recall · FDA · Published September 2, 2020

Charles Paint Research Hand Sanitizer Recall: Acetaldehyde Over Limits

Charles Paint Research recalls hand sanitizer with alcohol 80% due to acetaldehyde levels exceeding safety limits. Consumers should check product details and contact the company for guidance.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0792-2021DrugCharles Paint Research ›
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Recalling firmCharles Paint Research Inc2401 E 85th St · Kansas City, MO 64132-2617
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What happened, in plain English

Charles Paint Research is recalling hand sanitizer products that contain acetaldehyde above allowable limits. This could pose a risk to health if used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36791-charles-paint-research-hand-sanitizer-recall-acetaldehyde-over-limits.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36791-charles-paint-research-hand-sanitizer-recall-acetaldehyde-over-limits · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0792-2021

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“Charles Paint Research Hand Sanitizer Recall: Acetaldehyde Over Limits.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36791-charles-paint-research-hand-sanitizer-recall-acetaldehyde-over-limits. Based on FDA recall #D-0792-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0792-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The hand sanitizer contains acetaldehyde levels above the allowed limits. This could cause health issues, especially for those with sensitive skin or health conditions.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or uses the recalled hand sanitizer products. People with sensitive skin or health conditions may be at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Hand Sanitizer (alcohol 80%)' and lot number 20-160. The product was manufactured by Soapdaddy LLC in Kansas City, MO and expires June 11, 2022.

  • Brand
    Charles Paint Research
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 2 products

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
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Distributed in Michigan
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-0791-2021HAND SANITIZER (alcohol 80%), Alchol Antiseptic 80% topical solution, Hand Sanitizer non-sterile solution, Net weight (6 lbs 14.2 oz) 1 gallon; Net Quantity (3785 mL), Manufactured by Soapdaddy LLC, 2401 E. 85th Street, Kansas City, MO 64131; Lot# 20-151 to 20-159 and 20-161 to20-163, Exp 06/11/20223,900 gallons
D-0792-2021HAND SANITIZER (alcohol 80%), Alchol Antiseptic 80% topical solution, Hand Sanitizer non-sterile solution, Net weight (6 lbs 14.2 oz) 1 gallon; Net Quantity (3785 mL), Manufactured by Soapdaddy LLC, 2401 E. 85th Street, Kansas City, MO 64131; Lot# 20-160, Exp 06/11/2022600 gallons
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the lot number 20-160 and expiration date of June 11, 2022 on the product label.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Michigan.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: not listedILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: yesMINew York: not listedNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: not listedMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: not listedCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

FDA distribution: “Distributed in Michigan” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Michigan.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3.1 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Sep 2, 202012. FDA classified it Class II: Sep 8, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Sep 15, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Sep 29, 2023420202023
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0792-2021 (September 2, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0792-2021 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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