S.C. Johnson Recalls Hand Sanitizer Due to CGMP Deviations
S.C. Johnson Professional recalls Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer cartridges due to manufacturing deviations before microbiological testing.
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CGMP Deviations: Product was released to market prior to microbiological testing.
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What happened, in plain English
S.C. Johnson Professional has recalled a specific lot of Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer because it was released to market prior to completing required microbiological testing. This Class II recall involves 258 cases distributed in North Carolina. The company identified Good Current Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations as the reason for the recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39471-s-c-johnson-recalls-hand-sanitizer-due-to-cgmp-deviations.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39471-s-c-johnson-recalls-hand-sanitizer-due-to-cgmp-deviations · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0221-2019
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“S.C. Johnson Recalls Hand Sanitizer Due to CGMP Deviations.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39471-s-c-johnson-recalls-hand-sanitizer-due-to-cgmp-deviations. 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 the market before microbiological testing could confirm its safety. This deviation from Good Current Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) means the sanitizer's sterility or effectiveness against microbes cannot be guaranteed.
Who’s affected
Consumers and businesses in North Carolina who purchased the recalled hand sanitizer cartridges between the production date and October 26, 2018. Users of this specific lot may be at risk if the product was not properly tested for microbial contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, in a 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in cases of 8. Look for Lot number 9085 on the packaging. The product was distributed in North Carolina.
- 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 Your Inventory
Verify if you possess the recalled hand sanitizer cartridges with Lot 9085.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to S.C. Johnson Professional for further instructions on the remedy, as specific return or disposal steps are not detailed in this record.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in North Carolina.
FDA distribution: “NC” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: North Carolina.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 22 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.
Questions people ask
Where was this product sold or distributed?
The distribution pattern for this recall is listed as North Carolina (NC).
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- 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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