4e Brands North America, Llc recalls Modesa instant HAND SANITIZER with moisturizers & vitamin E, (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed
U.S. government recall of Modesa hand sanitizer bottles due to methanol contamination from poor manufacturing practices. Affected products contain 70% ethyl alcohol and were distributed in the U.S. from 2021-2022.
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CGMP Deviations: recalled because it was manufactured in the same facility as the product found to contain methanol which represents poor Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
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What happened, in plain English
The U.S. government has recalled Modesa hand sanitizers that were manufactured in a facility previously found to contain methanol. This contamination poses a risk of serious injury if the product is used as intended. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36936-modesa-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36936-modesa-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0028-2021
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“Modesa Hand Sanitizer Recall: Methanol Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36936-modesa-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0028-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0028-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The sanitizer was made in a facility that previously produced products containing methanol, a toxic alcohol that can cause serious health issues if ingested or absorbed through skin. Methanol is not safe for hand sanitizing and can lead to poisoning.
Who’s affected
All owners of Modesa hand sanitizer bottles labeled '70% ethyl alcohol' with a 33.8 fl oz capacity. People using these products for hand cleaning are at risk of serious injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Modesa hand sanitizer bottles with 70% ethyl alcohol, 33.8 fl oz (1 L) capacity, distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc. in the U.S. from 2021-2022. The product has a UPC code starting with 0 32251 49935.
- Brand
Modesa- Product
Modesa instant HAND SANITIZER with moisturizers & vitamin E, (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed- Category
Drug
All 10 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-0022-2021 | blumen ADVANCED INSTANT HAND SANITIZER Clear ETHYL ALCOHOL 70% Natural Boost with Tea Tree Oil, (70% ethyl alcohol), Packaged as a) 18 fl oz / 532 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02408 9 b) 33.8 fl oz / 1L bottle, UPC 8 14266 02374 7, Distributed in USA and Canada BY: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC. 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257. Made in Mexico.; All lots within expiry | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class II |
| D-0023-2021 | blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER, 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (70% ethyl alcohol), packaged as a) 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02359 4 b) 7.5 fl. oz./221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4 b) 33.8 fl. oz./1L bottle, UPC 8 14266 02369 3, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico.; All lots within expiry | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class II |
| D-0024-2021 | blumen Clear ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER with 70% ALCOHOL, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Packaged as a) 2 fl oz / 60 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02371 6 b) 7.5 fl oz / 221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4 c) 15.2 fl oz (450 ml) bottle, UPC 8 14266 02392 1, d) 17 fl oz / 503 ml bottle with blue cap or pump bottle, UPC 8 14266 02409 6, e) 18 fl oz / 532 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02391 4, f) 33.8 fl oz / 1 L straight or curved bottle, UPC 8 14266 02369 3 g) 70 fl oz / 2.07L bottle, UPC 8 14266 02367 9 h) 1.05 GAL / 4L bottle, UPC 8 14266 02368 6; Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico.; All lots within expiry. | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class II |
| D-0025-2021 | blumen Aloe ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT (70% ethyl alcohol v/v), 3.4 fl. oz./100 mL bottle, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico. UPC 8 14266 02358 7; All lots within expiry. | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class II |
| D-0026-2021 | ASSURED Instant Hand Sanitizer Vitamin E and Aloe, (70% ethyl alcohol), Packaged as a) 8 fL oz / 236 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49069 8 b) 10 fL oz / 296 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49069 8, Distributed by Geenbrier International, Inc., 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Made in Mexico; All lots within expiry | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class II |
| D-0027-2021 | ASSURED Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe & Moisturizers, (70% ethyl alcohol), Packaged as a) 8 fL oz / 236 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49070 4 b) 10 fL oz / 295 ml bottle, UPC 6 39277 49070 4, Distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Made in Mexico; All lots within expiry | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class II |
| D-0028-2021 | Modesa instant HAND SANITIZER with moisturizers & vitamin E, (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc., 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Made in Mexico. UPC 0 32251 49935 7; All lots within expiry | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class II |
| D-0029-2021 | blumen Clear ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER with 70% ALCOHOL, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Packaged as a) 2 fl oz / 60 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02371 6 b) 17 fl oz / 503 ml bottle with blue cap or pump bottle, UPC 8 14266 02409 6 c) 33.8 fl oz / 1 L straight or curved bottle, UPC 8 14266 02369 3. Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico.; Lot #: a) 2141, Exp 04/04/23; 3005, Exp 05/08/23; b) 3005, Exp 05/08/23; 2879, 2892, 2911, Exp 4/23/23; 2515, Exp 4/20/23; 3270, Exp 5/09/23; c) 3095, Exp 05/07/23; 2839, Exp 04/20/23; 2879, Exp 04/23/23; 2894, Exp 04/27/23 | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class I |
| D-0030-2021 | blumen ADVANCED INSTANT HAND SANITIZER Clear ETHYL ALCOHOL 70% natural boost with tea tree oil (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 fl oz / 1 L bottle, Distributed in USA and Canada by: 4e Brands 4e Brands Northamerica LLC. 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257. Made in Mexico. UPC 8 14266 02374 7; Lot #: 2221, Exp 04/09/23; 2252, Exp 04/12/23 | N/A | Class I |
| D-0031-2021 | blumen ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER 70% ALCOHOL CONTENT, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v) Packaged as a) 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02359 4, b) 7.5 fl oz / 221 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02362 4, Distributed in USA and Canada By: 4e Brands Northamerica LLC, 17806 IH-10W, Suite 300, San Antonio, Texas, 78257, Made in Mexico.; Lot #: a) 2141, Exp 04/40/23; 2879, Exp 04/23/23; 3005, Exp 05/08/23; b) 2911, Exp 04/23/23 | 17,359,247 total bottles and pumps | Class I |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled hand sanitizer as it contains methanol which can cause serious health risks.
Questions people ask
Why is this hand sanitizer being recalled?
The product was manufactured in a facility that previously produced items containing methanol, a toxic substance that can cause serious health issues if used as intended.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for Modesa hand sanitizer bottles with 70% ethyl alcohol, 33.8 fl oz (1 L) capacity, distributed by Greenbrier International, Inc. in the U.S. from 2021-2022.
What should I do with the recalled product?
Discard the product immediately as it contains methanol which poses a serious health risk.
Contact Modesa
We’ve drafted a message you can send Modesa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0028-2021 — Modesa Modesa instant HAND SANITIZER with moisturizers & vitamin E, (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 FL OZ Hello, I own a Modesa instant HAND SANITIZER with moisturizers & vitamin E, (70% ethyl alcohol), 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed that is covered by recall D-0028-2021 from Modesa. 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-0028-2021 (July 11, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0028-2021 to see it in context.
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