Ecolab Inc recalls Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN
Ecolab recalls 37mL hand sanitizer bottles due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds causing malodor. Consumers should check product details and contact Ecolab for guidance.
Lower-risk recall
Chemical Contamination: low levels of various substituted benzene (aromatic) compounds identified in the product after complaints of malodor.
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What happened, in plain English
Ecolab is recalling 37 mL hand sanitizer bottles that contain low levels of substituted benzene compounds, which have been reported to cause a bad smell. This chemical contamination does not pose a serious health risk but may indicate a quality issue with the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39205-ecolab-express-gel-hand-sanitizer-recall-chemical-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39205-ecolab-express-gel-hand-sanitizer-recall-chemical-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1064-2019
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“Ecolab Express Gel Hand Sanitizer Recall: Chemical Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39205-ecolab-express-gel-hand-sanitizer-recall-chemical-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1064-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1064-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains low levels of substituted benzene compounds that have been identified after complaints about a bad smell. These compounds are not expected to cause serious health issues but indicate a potential quality problem in the product.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled Ecolab Express Gel Hand Sanitizer bottles. People who frequently use hand sanitizer and notice a bad smell may be most affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Ecolab Express Gel Hand Sanitizer bottles labeled 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) with NDC 47593-502-49 and lot number HS092681. The product was sold with an expiration date of September 2020.
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All 5 products in this recall
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- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1060-2019 | Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), packaged in a) 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-49), b) 118 mL (4 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-487-33), and c) 540 mL (18 fl oz) bottles (NDC47593-487-31) Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102.; Lot #: a) HS091281, Exp. AUG 2020, b) HS091781, Exp. AUG 2020 and c) HS082881, HS083081, and HS090781, Exp. AUG 2020 | a) 22 units b) 314 units c) 3511 units | 47593-487-33, 47593-487-31, 47593-487-41, 47593-487-26, 47593-487-49, 47593-487-56, 47593-487-55, 47593-487-65, 47593-487-38, 47593-487-35, 47593-487-11, 47593-487-91 |
| D-1061-2019 | Advanced Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%), packaged in a) 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-488-49) and b) 540 mL (18 fl oz) bottles (NDC 47593-488-31) Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102.; Lot #: a) HS092781, Exp. SEP 2020; b) HS091381, HS091781, and HS091881, Exp. SEP 2020 | a) 118 units, b) 3,783 units | 47593-488-33, 47593-488-31, 47593-488-32, 47593-488-26, 47593-488-56, 47593-488-41, 47593-488-49 |
| D-1062-2019 | Moisturizing Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 118 mL (4 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-489-33; Lot #: HS092781, Exp. SEP 2020 | 30 units | 47593-489-26, 47593-489-33, 47593-489-49, 47593-489-31, 47593-489-55 |
| D-1063-2019 | Quick-Care Foam Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl alcohol 62%), 45 mL (1.5 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-491-85; Lot #: HS103181, Exp. OCT 2020 | 67 units | 47593-491-55, 47593-491-41, 47593-491-38, 47593-491-85, 47593-491-56, 47593-491-57, 47593-491-70, 47593-491-71 |
| D-1064-2019 | Express Gel Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 37 mL (1.25 fl oz) bottles, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102. NDC 47593-502-49; Lot #: HS092681, Exp. SEP 2020 | 105 units | 47593-502-31, 47593-502-49, 47593-502-58, 47593-502-33, 47593-502-41, 47593-502-56 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the NDC code 47593-502-49 and lot number HS092681 on the bottle label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product has been reported to have a bad smell due to low levels of substituted benzene compounds, but it does not pose a serious health risk.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for Ecolab Express Gel Hand Sanitizer bottles with NDC 47593-502-49 and lot number HS092681.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Ecolab directly for guidance.
Contact Ecolab
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ecolab to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1064-2019 — Ecolab Ecolab Hello, I own a Ecolab that is covered by recall D-1064-2019 from Ecolab. 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-1064-2019 (February 6, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1064-2019 to see it in context.
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