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Florance Morris Hand Sanitizer Recall: Methanol Hazard

Florance Morris antiseptic hand sanitizer is recalled due to methanol contamination and sub-potent ethanol. Stop using immediately.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0795-2021Drug Florance Morris ›

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Chemical Contamination: FDA analysis found the product contains methanol, additionally it is sub-potent for ethanol content.

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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, Mexico

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Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV is recalling Florance Morris Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer because FDA analysis found it contains methanol, a toxic chemical not meant for skin application. The product is also sub-potent for its stated ethanol content, meaning it may not effectively kill germs. This recall affects 22,680 bottles distributed nationwide. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36837-florance-morris-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36837-florance-morris-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0795-2021

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“Florance Morris Hand Sanitizer Recall: Methanol Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36837-florance-morris-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0795-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0795-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on August 14, 2020, that Grupo Asimex de Mexico SA de CV voluntarily recalled Florance Morris ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer due to methanol contamination and sub-potent ethanol content. The agency classified the recall as Class I.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Florance Morris
Product: ANTISEPTIC Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%)
Package sizes: 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles and 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottles
Lot codes: 200520673 and 200601685
Distributor: Asimex International LLC, Miami, FL
Distribution: Nationwide in the USA

The hazard

FDA analysis found the product contains methanol and is sub-potent for ethanol content. The recall is classified as Class I.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Zep Alcohol Sanitizer Spray Recall (2026-05-22) and Owen Biosciences Night Lotion Recall (2026-03-03). Additional recent recalls include American Regent ACETYLCYSTEINE Solution Recall (2026-07-24).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Florance Morris Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 70%) packaged in 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) bottles or 33.81 fl oz (1L) bottles. Check the lot numbers, which include but are not limited to 200520673 and 200601685. The product was distributed by Asimex International LLC in Miami, FL, and sold nationwide.

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 number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity	Class
D-0795-2021	Florance 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 200601685	22,680 bottles	Class I
D-0796-2021	Florance 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) 200525677	N/A	Class II

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop using the sanitizer
Do not use the product on your skin due to the risk of methanol absorption.
Discard or return the product
The record does not specify a specific remedy such as a refund or replacement, so consumers should dispose of it safely or contact the distributor for guidance.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “Distributor in FL who further distributed Nationwide in the USA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3.2 years after the firm started it.

Aug 14, 2020Firm started the recall
Sep 13, 2021FDA classified it Class I
Sep 22, 2021Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Oct 17, 2023FDA terminated the recall

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

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Questions people ask

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What is wrong with this hand sanitizer?

FDA analysis found the product contains methanol and has less ethanol than labeled, making it unsafe and potentially ineffective.

Which lot numbers are affected?

All lots are included, specifically those including but not limited to 200520673 and 200601685.

How can I identify the recalled bottles?

Look for Florance Morris branding, ethyl alcohol 70% label, and packaging sizes of 8.45 fl oz (250 mL) or 33.81 fl oz (1L).

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/36837-florance-morris-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-hazard">Florance Morris Hand Sanitizer Recall: Methanol Hazard (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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-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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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