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Drug recall · FDA · Published August 14, 2020

Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV recalls Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles and b) 33.81

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (70% ethanol) recalled due to methanol contamination and sub-potent ethanol content. All affected lots from 200520673 to 200601685 must be stopped use.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0795-2021DrugFlorance Morris ›
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Recalling firmGrupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CVMario Pani No 750 Piso 10-C, Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Cuajimalpa De Morelos · Ciudad De Mexico, N/A N/A
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What happened, in plain English

Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (70% ethanol) is recalled because FDA testing found methanol contamination and insufficient ethanol levels. Using this product could cause serious health risks due to methanol exposure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36837-florance-morris-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36837-florance-morris-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0795-2021

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“Florance Morris Hand Sanitizer Recall: Methanol Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36837-florance-morris-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0795-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0795-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The hand sanitizer contains methanol, a toxic alcohol that can cause serious health problems like blindness or organ damage. Additionally, the ethanol content is lower than labeled, reducing the product's effectiveness as an antiseptic.

Who’s affected

Owners of Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (70% ethanol) bottles sold in the U.S. from 2005 to 2006 are affected. People using the product for hand hygiene are at risk of serious health issues.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for bottles labeled 'Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%)' with sizes 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) or 33.81 fl oz (1L). Affected lots include 200520673 and 200601685.

  • Brand
    Florance Morris
  • 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.

  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Distributor in FL who further distributed Nationwide in the USA
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantityClass
D-0795-2021Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles and b) 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottles, Distributed by: Asimex International LLC, 9100 S Dadeland Blvd, Ste 912, Miami, FL 33156, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MEXICO.; All lots including but not limited to: 200520673 and 20060168522,680 bottlesClass I
D-0796-2021Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles and b) 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottles, Distributed by: Asimex International LLC, 9100 S Dadeland Blvd, Ste 912, Miami, FL 33156, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MEXICO.; All lots including but not limited to a) 200520674 and b) 200525677N/AClass II
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled hand sanitizer as it contains methanol and has insufficient ethanol levels.

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Questions people ask

Why is this hand sanitizer being recalled?

FDA analysis found methanol contamination and the product is sub-potent for ethanol content, which could cause serious health risks.

What lots are affected?

Affected lots include 200520673 and 200601685.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for bottles labeled 'Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%)' with sizes 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) or 33.81 fl oz (1L).

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Contact Florance Morris

We’ve drafted a message you can send Florance Morris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-0795-2021 — Florance Morris Florance Morris

Hello,

I own a Florance Morris that is covered by recall D-0795-2021 from Florance Morris.

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-0795-2021 (August 14, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0795-2021 to see it in context.
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