Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer Recall: Low Ethanol Content Risk
Polarized LLC recalls Sanider: 70% alcohol hand sanitizer bottles due to low ethanol content and undeclared methanol. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact for details.
Lower-risk recall
CGMP Deviations: Product was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and the presence of undeclared methanol.
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What happened, in plain English
Polarized LLC is recalling Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer bottles that may contain less ethanol than labeled and have undeclared methanol. This poses a risk of inadequate hand cleaning and potential health hazards from methanol exposure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36996-saniderm-advanced-hand-sanitizer-recall-low-ethanol-content-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36996-saniderm-advanced-hand-sanitizer-recall-low-ethanol-content-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1412-2020
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“Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer Recall: Low Ethanol Content Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36996-saniderm-advanced-hand-sanitizer-recall-low-ethanol-content-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1412-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1412-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain less ethanol than labeled, reducing its effectiveness as a hand sanitizer. Additionally, the presence of undeclared methanol could cause health issues if ingested or absorbed through skin contact.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer bottles with the specified lot numbers. People using these products for hand hygiene are most at risk due to potential methanol exposure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer bottles labeled 70% alcohol content, 1 liter size. The lot numbers include all lots from 53131626.
- Brand
POLARIZED LLC- Product
Saniderm ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER, 70% Alcohol Content, 1 Liter bottles, Distributed by Polarized, LLC, Produced by- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the lot number on the bottle to confirm if it falls within the recalled range (all lots starting with 53131626).
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distributed in VA with potential for Nationwide distribution in 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 5 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1412-2020 (June 25, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1412-2020 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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