Information Update - Certain hand sanitizers containing technical-grade ethanol may pose health risks

OTTAWA, ON, July 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following hand sanitizers, which contain technical-grade ethanol, may pose health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert.

Canadians are also advised to refer to the list of hand sanitizers that contain ethanol or denaturants that are not acceptable in hand sanitizers and are being recalled from the market because they may pose a risk to health.

Health Canada maintains these lists of hand sanitizers that may pose health risks, so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check both lists regularly for updates.

Product	Company	NPN or DIN	Lot Number(s)	Expiry Date	Date Added
BioOrigin Pure Hands Antibacterial Hand Gel	Mineral Origin Inc.	80098887	12020 12720-2 14020 14320	October 2021 November 2021 November 2021 November 2021	July 30, 2020
BioOrigin Pure Hands Purifying Hand Cleansing Gel	Mineral Origin Inc.	None	09920 10020 10520 10620 11120 11220 12020 12720 13320 14020 14620	Not printed on the label.	July 30, 2020
Opti-Max Opti-Pure	Les Produits Optimax Inc.	80099476	20200515	May 2022	July 30, 2020

Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls.

Également disponible en français

SOURCE Health Canada

Media Inquiries: Health Canada, [phone], [email protected] ; Public Inquiries: [phone], 1-866 225-0709, [email protected]