Liq-E S.A. De C.V. recalls OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A.
Liq-E recalls Optimus Hand Sanitizer bottles made in Mexico due to methanol contamination and insufficient ethanol content. Consumers should stop using affected products immediately.
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Chemical Contamination: Products contain methanol and were below the label claim for ethanol content
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What happened, in plain English
Liq-E is recalling Optimus Hand Sanitizer bottles made in Mexico because they contain methanol and have less ethanol than labeled. Using these products could cause health risks due to methanol exposure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36925-liq-e-optimus-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36925-liq-e-optimus-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0253-2021
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“Liq-E Optimus Hand Sanitizer Recall: Methanol Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36925-liq-e-optimus-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0253-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0253-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hand sanitizer contains methanol, which is toxic and can cause serious health issues if absorbed through skin or inhaled. The product also has less ethanol than claimed, reducing its effectiveness as a hand sanitizer.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses the Optimus Hand Sanitizer bottles made in Mexico with the specific UPC and lot number. People with frequent hand sanitizer use are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Optimus Hand Sanitizer bottle labeled 'ethyl alcohol 70%' with UPC # 7 501:199 115621 and lot number (L)20-02 made in Mexico. The product expires May 2022.
- Brand
Liq-E- Product
OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A.- Category
Drug
All 4 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 I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the United States and Mexico.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0253-2021 | OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477. UPC # 7 501799 115621; Lot # (L)20-02, exp. date 05/2022 | 12,201 bottles |
| D-0254-2021 | OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 55 Gal (208 L) drum, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col.. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477.UPC # 7 501799 118998; Lot # L-1160, L-2160, L-3160, L-1180, L-2180, L-2190, Exp. 05/2022; L-1200, L-2200, L-3200, L-4200, L-5200, L-1210 and L-2210, Exp. date 06/2022 | 575 drums |
| D-0255-2021 | OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 1 Gal (3.78 L) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477; NDC: XXXXX-378-04, UPC # 7 501799 118837; Lot # (L) 20-03, exp. date 05/22 | 6,597 gallons |
| D-0256-2021 | OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 275 Gal (1040 L) tank with spout dispenser, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477.; UPC # 7 501799 118981; Lot # (L) 5200, exp. date 05/2022 | 1 tank |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the affected hand sanitizer products as they contain methanol and have insufficient ethanol content.
Questions people ask
Why is this hand sanitizer being recalled?
The hand sanitizer contains methanol and has less ethanol than labeled, which can cause health risks.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC # 7 501799 115621 and lot number (L)20-02 made in Mexico with an expiration date of May 2022.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Stop using it immediately and contact Liq-E for further instructions.
Contact Liq-E
We’ve drafted a message you can send Liq-E to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0253-2021 — Liq-E OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, M Hello, I own a OPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. that is covered by recall D-0253-2021 from Liq-E. 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-0253-2021 (July 20, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0253-2021 to see it in context.
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