Information Update - Certain hand sanitizers recalled because they may pose health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following hand sanitizers are being recalled because they may pose health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert.

Health Canada maintains this list 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 it regularly for updates.

Product	Reason for recall	Company	NPN or DIN	Lot Number(s)	Expiry Date
Hangel Advanced Formula	Not authorized for sale in Canada; ethanol content is less than required to be effective	Hangel Canada Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Hangel Advanced Formula spray	Not authorized for sale in Canada	Hangel Canada Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Hangel Antibacterial Hand Wipes	Not authorized for sale in Canada; ethanol content is less than required to be effective	Hangel Canada Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Hangel New Advanced Formula	Not authorized for sale in Canada	Hangel Canada Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Protegel	Not authorized for sale in Canada	Protegel Quebec Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Protegel (75% éthanol)	Not authorized for sale in Canada	Protegel Quebec Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Protegel Antibactérien en forme de gel (75-82% éthanol)	Not authorized for sale in Canada; incorrect NPN	Protegel Quebec Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Protegel formule avancée	Not authorized for sale in Canada	Protegel Quebec Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Protegel Hand sanitizer	Not authorized for sale in Canada	Protegel Quebec Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All
Protegel Nouvelle Formule Antibactérien	Not authorized for sale in Canada	Protegel Quebec Inc.	Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on the label)	All	All

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