Stop using nowDrug recall · FDA · Published August 7, 2020
Just Hand Sanitizer with Methanol Risk - Open Book Extracts Recall
Open Book Extracts recalls 100-count hand sanitizer containing methanol. This product may pose a risk of serious injury if ingested or absorbed through skin. Consumers should stop using and contact the manufacturer for details.
“Just Hand Sanitizer with Methanol Risk - Open Book Extracts Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36849-just-hand-sanitizer-with-methanol-risk-open-book-extracts-recall. Based on FDA recall #D-1564-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1564-2020%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on August 7, 2020, that Open Book Extracts is recalling Just Hand Sanitizer because the product is labeled to contain methanol. The agency issued recall number D-1564-2020 for the voluntary Class II action.
How to tell if you have it
Just Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 73%) Single Use-Packs 100-count NDC 78065-2020-2 UPC 703123998598
Lot ES9-200610
The hazard
The product is labeled to contain methanol, according to the FDA. The agency classified the recall as Class II.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include OneSource Specialty Pharma Methohexital Sodium Recall (2026-06-07), Haleon Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Recall (2026-06-04), and American Regent ACETYLCYSTEINE Solution Recall (2026-07-24).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Just Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 73%)' with 100-count single-use packs. The NDC code is 78065-2020-2 or 78065-2020-1, and the UPC is 703123998598 or 703123998659.
Brand
Open Book Extracts
Product
Just Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 73%) Single Use-Packs 100-count NDC 78065-2020-2 UPC 703123998598 (Single packs NDC
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
Nationwide within the United States
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
D-1563-2020
Always Be Clean Hand Sanitizer (73% Alcohol) 0.04 FL OZ (1.2 mL) packaged in a) Single snaps (NDC 75091-2020-1 UPC 375091202016); b) 100-count boxes (NDC 75091-2020-2 UPC 375091202023); c) 25-count boxes (NDC 75091-2020-3 UPC 375091202030); ES8-200514
340,000 packs
D-1564-2020
Just Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 73%) Single Use-Packs 100-count NDC 78065-2020-2 UPC 703123998598 (Single packs NDC 78065-2020-1 UPC 703123998659) Distributed by: Just Hand Sanitizer; Lot: ES9-200610
2880 boxes
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled hand sanitizer products as they contain methanol, which can cause serious health issues.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Nationwide within the United States” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA 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-1564-2020 (August 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1564-2020 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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