S.C. Johnson Professional recalls Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in 8
S.C. Johnson Professional recalls alcohol-free foaming hand sanitizer due to microbiological testing not completed before release. Product contains benzalkonium chloride at 0.13% concentration.
Recall notice
CGMP Deviations: Product was released to market prior to microbiological testing.
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What happened, in plain English
S.C. Johnson Professional is recalling alcohol-free foaming hand sanitizer that was released without completing microbiological testing. This could pose a risk of contamination if the product is used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39471-s-c-johnson-professional-alcohol-free-hand-sanitizer-recall-microbiological.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39471-s-c-johnson-professional-alcohol-free-hand-sanitizer-recall-microbiological · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0221-2019
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“S.C. Johnson Professional Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer Recall: Microbiological Testing Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39471-s-c-johnson-professional-alcohol-free-hand-sanitizer-recall-microbiological. Based on FDA recall #D-0221-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0221-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was released to market before microbiological testing was completed. This means the product may contain harmful microorganisms that could cause infection if used improperly.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns the specific 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) alcohol-free foaming hand sanitizer cartridge packaged in 8 per case. People using this product for hand cleaning are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the product labeled 'Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in 8 per case'. The lot number is 9085.
- Brand
S.C. Johnson Professional- 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.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
NC
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0220-2019 | deb stoko, Refresh AntiBac FOAM (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in 8 cartridges per case, Made in the USA, Deb USA, Inc., Charlotte, NC 28217, NDC 11084-010-27.; Lot 9131 | 869 cases | 11084-010-40, 11084-010-27, 11084-010-12, 11084-010-20, 11084-010-05, 11084-010-01, 11084-010-55, 11084-010-96, 11084-010-66 |
| D-0221-2019 | Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in 8 cartridges per case, Safe-T-Fresh Inc., USA, 2530 Xenium Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441.; Lot 9085 | 258 cases | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the product label includes the specific size and lot number 9085.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states the product was released without microbiological testing, so it may contain harmful microorganisms. Do not use until the manufacturer provides a remedy.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the product labeled 'Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in 8 per case' with lot number 9085.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with the manufacturer for instructions on how to handle the product.
Contact S.C. Johnson Professional
We’ve drafted a message you can send S.C. Johnson Professional to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0221-2019 — S.C. Johnson Professional S.C. Johnson Professional Hello, I own a S.C. Johnson Professional that is covered by recall D-0221-2019 from S.C. Johnson Professional. 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-0221-2019 (October 26, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0221-2019 to see it in context.
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