Unrated Drug recall · FDA · Published July 27, 2020

Broncolin HERBACIL Hand Sanitizer Recall: Low Ethanol Content and Methanol Risk

Broncolin recalls 70% alcohol hand sanitizer bottles due to low ethanol content and methanol contamination. This poses a risk of chemical harm. Consumers should check product details and contact the manufacturer.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1578-2020Drug Broncolin ›

Recall notice

Chemical Contamination: HERBACIL, Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol.

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Contact the company

Recalling firmBroncolin, S.A. de C.V.Calle Sur 16 No. 353, Col. Agricola Oriental, Iztacalco · Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Broncolin is recalling its HERBACIL antiseptic hand sanitizer bottles because they contain less ethanol than labeled and have methanol, which can cause chemical harm. This recall affects products sold in the U.S. with specific UPC codes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36896-broncolin-herbacil-hand-sanitizer-recall-low-ethanol-content-and-methanol.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36896-broncolin-herbacil-hand-sanitizer-recall-low-ethanol-content-and-methanol · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1578-2020

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“Broncolin HERBACIL Hand Sanitizer Recall: Low Ethanol Content and Methanol Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36896-broncolin-herbacil-hand-sanitizer-recall-low-ethanol-content-and-methanol. Based on FDA recall #D-1578-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1578-2020%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on July 27, 2020, that Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. voluntarily recalled HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer due to chemical contamination risks. The product was found to contain methanol and have ethanol levels below the label claim.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Broncolin
Product: HERBACIL, Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol
Sizes/UPCs: 4.22 fl. oz. (125ml) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91368 6; 8.4 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottle, UPC 714706 91367 9; 33.8 fl. oz. (1 Liter) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91365 5
Lot Code: L 201117
Expiration Date: 05/2022
Distribution: Nationwide in the USA

The hazard

The FDA stated that HERBACIL Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. The recall is classified as a Class I hazard, indicating a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Zep Alcohol Sanitizer Spray Recall (2026-05-22) and Gasco Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Recall (2026-05-29). Additional recent actions involve the American Regent ACETYLCYSTEINE Solution Recall reported on 2026-07-24.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for bottles labeled 'HERBACIL, Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol' with UPC codes 714706913686, 714706913679, or 714706913655. The product was made in Mexico and sold in the U.S. with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.

Brand
Broncolin
Product
HERBACIL, Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, (Alcohol) 70%, packaged as a) 4.22 fl. oz. (125ml) bottle, UPC 7
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
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity	Class
D-1577-2020	HERBACIL, Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, (Alcohol) 70%, packaged as a) 4.22 fl. oz. (125ml) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91368 6; b) 8.4 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottle, UPC 714706 91367 9; c) 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91366 2; and d) 33.8 fl. oz. (1 Liter) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91365 5; Made in Mexico by: Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. Sur 16 No. 353, Col. Agricola Oriental, Iztacalco, C.P. 08500, Cuidad de Mexico, Mexico. Importer/Distributor: INBC TRADING LLC 4404 Merle Drive, Austin, TX 78745; Lots: 201111, 201113, 201115 Exp. 04/30/2022; 201116, 201118, 201119, 201120, 201121, Exp. 05/31/2022,	482,416 bottles	Class II
D-1578-2020	HERBACIL, Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol, (Alcohol) 70%, packaged as a) 4.22 fl. oz. (125ml) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91368 6; b) 8.4 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottle, UPC 714706 91367 9; c) 33.8 fl. oz. (1 Liter) bottle, UPC 7 14706 91365 5; , Made in Mexico by: Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. Sur 16 No. 353, Col. Agricola Oriental, Iztacalco, C.P. 08500, Cuidad de Mexico, Mexico. Importer/Distributor: INBC TRADING LLC 4404 Merle Drive, Austin, TX 78745.; Lot# L 201117, Exp 05/2022	26,972 bottle	Class I

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Look for the UPC codes 714706913686, 714706913679, or 714706913655 on the bottle to confirm if it's recalled.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “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 4 years after the firm started it.

Jul 27, 2020Firm started the recall
Sep 11, 2020FDA classified it Class I
Sep 23, 2020Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Aug 7, 2024FDA 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-1578-2020 (July 27, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1578-2020 to see it in context.
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