AAA Cosmetica, SA de CV recalls bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL), Distributed By: Payless Janitorial
AAA Cosmetica recalls unscented 70% ethyl alcohol hand sanitizer due to methanol contamination. This chemical can cause serious health risks if ingested or absorbed through skin. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
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Chemical Contamination: Product contains methanol.
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What happened, in plain English
AAA Cosmetica has recalled unscented hand sanitizer that contains methanol, a chemical that can cause serious health issues. This product was distributed by Payless Janitorial and may have been sold in stores from April 2022. Using this product could lead to poisoning or other health problems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36969-aaa-cosmetica-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36969-aaa-cosmetica-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1570-2020
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“AAA Cosmetica Hand Sanitizer Recall: Methanol Contamination Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36969-aaa-cosmetica-hand-sanitizer-recall-methanol-contamination-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-1570-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1570-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can cause severe health effects if absorbed through the skin or ingested. Unlike ethanol, methanol can lead to poisoning, including symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and in severe cases, blindness or death.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled hand sanitizer. Children and individuals with impaired judgment are at higher risk due to the potential for accidental ingestion or skin absorption.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the product name 'bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL)' with the UPC 7 502272 12111 5. The product was distributed by Payless Janitorial and manufactured by AAA Cosmetica, with lots from 20DF9001 to 20DF9022, expiring April 2022.
- Brand
AAA Cosmetica- Product
bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL), Distributed By: Payless Janitorial- Category
Drug
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-1569-2020 | bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL), Distributed By: Payless Janitorial Corporation 1341 SW 21 Terrance, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Exported By: E. Audicode S.A. de C.V. Manufactured By: AAA Cosmetica S.A. de C.V. UPC 7 502272 12111 5; Lots: All lots to include 20DF9005, 20DF9006, EXP April 2022 | 21,228 bottles | Class II |
| D-1570-2020 | bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL), Distributed By: Payless Janitorial Corporation 1341 SW 21 Terrance, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Exported By: E. Audicode S.A. de C.V. Manufactured By: AAA Cosmetica S.A. de C.V. UPC 7 502272 12111 5; Lots: 20DF9001, 20DF9002, 20DF9003, 20DF9004, 20DF9007, 20DF9008, 20DF9009, 20DF9010, 20DF9011, 20DF9012, 20DF9013, 20DF9014, 20DF9015, 20DF9016, 20DF9017, 20DF9018, 20DF9019, 20DF9020, 20DF9021, 20DF9022, EXP April 2022 | 204,768 bottles | Class I |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled hand sanitizer as it contains methanol, which can cause serious health risks.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
No, the product contains methanol, a toxic chemical that can cause serious health issues if absorbed through the skin or ingested.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the product name 'bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL)' with the UPC 7 502272 12111 5 and lots from 20DF9001 to 20DF9022, expiring April 2022.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. Do not use the product for hand cleaning.
Contact AAA Cosmetica
We’ve drafted a message you can send AAA Cosmetica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1570-2020 — AAA Cosmetica bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL), Distr Hello, I own a bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol 70%, Unscented, 16.23 Oz (480 mL), Distributed By: Payless Janitorial that is covered by recall D-1570-2020 from AAA Cosmetica. 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-1570-2020 (July 2, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1570-2020 to see it in context.
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