Health Canada warns about certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks (Part 2 – March 31, 2021 to present)
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1Stop using the products identified in the table.
- 2Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste; orReturn the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposalContact the company if you would like more information about the recallConsult your health care professional if you have used these products and have health concernsKeep all hand sanitizers out of the reach of children.
- 3Never eat or drink hand sanitizers, as swallowing even small amounts can be dangerous or fatal.
- 4If swallowed, call a poison control centre or seek medical help immediately.
- 5To help limit the spread of COVID-19, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
The issue
Product safety - COVID
Affected product
See table below for affected hand sanitizers
Where it was sold
NL, ON, QCReported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
Read the official Government of Canada notice
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