Consumers asked to check ingredients in hand sanitizers

Over the past two days the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division has conducted investigations into the recalled good Command Brands Gel AntiBac Instant Hand Sanitizer, and has found none of the good at any supplier or retailer on the island.

Roque Plast S.A. de C.V. manufacturer of Command Brands Gel AntiBac Instant Hand Sanitizer has this week issued a recall of the product due to the potential presence of methanol.

The Division is therefore cautioning consumers to pay keen attention to the active ingredients in hand sanitizers, since substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death.

According the manufacturer, “although all persons using the product 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.”

Consumers are advised to check hand sanitizers in their possession, and before purchasing hand sanitizers for methanol. Should methanol be present, consumers are asked to make a report to the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division.

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