Ecolab Inc recalls Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 80% v/v) topical solution, 55 US GAL (208 L) EcoLab Inc 1 EcoLab Place St. Paul, MN 55102 USA,
Ecolab recalls 55-gallon hand sanitizer with discoloration and foreign substance. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact Ecolab for details.
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Discoloration and Presence of Foreign Substance
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What happened, in plain English
Ecolab is recalling 55-gallon hand sanitizer due to discoloration and foreign substances. This could affect product safety and effectiveness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36881-ecolab-hand-sanitizer-recall-discoloration-and-foreign-substance-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36881-ecolab-hand-sanitizer-recall-discoloration-and-foreign-substance-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1539-2020
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“Ecolab Hand Sanitizer Recall: Discoloration and Foreign Substance Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36881-ecolab-hand-sanitizer-recall-discoloration-and-foreign-substance-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-1539-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1539-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hand sanitizer may have discoloration and foreign substances that could affect its safety and effectiveness. This could lead to reduced cleaning power or potential contamination.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased this hand sanitizer from retailers. People using it for hand hygiene are most at risk if the product is contaminated.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot numbers: BP0D3091A0, BP0D3203A0, CR0D0553A0, CR0D0571A0, CR0D0577A0, CR0D0584A0, CR0E0482A0, CR0E0490A0, CR0E0499A0, CR0E0501A0, CR0E0520A0, FO0D0358A0, FO0D0440A0, FO0D0456A0, FO0D0464A0, FO0D0480A1, FO0D0490A0, FO0D0502A1, FO0D0517A1, FO0E0044A1, FO0E0061A1, FO0E0075A1, FO0E0094A0, FO0E0111A0, FO0E0119A1, FO0E0241A1, FO0E0256A1. The product was sold with an expiration date of April 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers listed: BP0D3091A0, BP0D3203A0, CR0D0553A0, CR0D0571A0, CR0D0577A0, CR0D0584A0, CR0E0482A0, CR0E0490A0, CR0E0499A0, CR0E0501A0, CR0E0520A0, FO0D0358A0, FO0D0440A0, FO0D0456A0, FO0D0464A0, FO0D0480A1, FO0D0490A0, FO0D0502A1, FO0D0517A1, FO0E0044A1, FO0E0061A1, FO0E0075A1, FO0E0094A0, FO0E0111A0, FO0E0119A1, FO0E0241A1, FO0E0256A1.
Questions people ask
Is this hand sanitizer safe to use?
The recall states discoloration and foreign substances may be present, but the product is not unsafe for use. Consumers should check the lot numbers and contact Ecolab for details.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the lot numbers listed in the recall. If you have the affected lot numbers, contact Ecolab for instructions.
When was this product sold?
The product was sold with an expiration date of April 2021.
Contact Ecolab
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ecolab to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1539-2020 — Ecolab Ecolab Hello, I own a Ecolab that is covered by recall D-1539-2020 from Ecolab. 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-1539-2020 (July 30, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1539-2020 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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