UPDATED: Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer & Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Due to Presence of Methanol

Dec 03, 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 4/3/2023 – Canton, SD, Jarman's Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution, SOFT HANDS Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution, and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution to the consumer level. FDA testing found the presence of methanol.

Risk Statement: Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache blurred vision, coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system, or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidently ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk for methanol poisoning. To date, Jarman's Midwest Cleaning System's Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to these products.

Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution, SOFT HANDS Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution, and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available. The products are packaged in 1-gallon clear or white plastic bottles. The product may have been purchased by the 1-gallon bottle, or by the case which contains 4 of the 1-gallon bottles per box. Product was distributed nationwide to wholesale distributors and local retail. Product information:

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SOFT HANDS Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution

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Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution

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Jarman's Midwest Cleaning System's Inc. is notifying its distributors by voluntary recall letters and consumers via this press release. Consumers that have the recalled products Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution, SOFT HANDS Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution, and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution should stop using and either dispose of it in accordance with local ordinances, or contact Jarman's Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. for returns at 1-800-288-0741 Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm Central Time or [email protected].

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Jarman's Midwest Cleaning System's Inc. at [email protected] or 1-800-288-0741 Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm Central Time. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider if they have experienced any health concerns that may be related to using these products.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

03/28/2023

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