Here are the 9 you might want to avoid purchasing (via toofab)
Children are at the highest risk for methanol poisoning as they often put their hands in their mouth and could accidentally ingest the sanitizer.
On June 17, the FDA contacted Eskbiochem and asked them to remove those sanitizers from the market. However, the company had not taken any action by the time the FDA made its announcement on June 19. With the threat of COVID-19 still at large the FDA’s website states,"FDA reminds consumers to wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing one's nose."
The website urges consumers that if they purchase hand sanitizers to make sure the product contains at least 60 percent alcohol. "FDA remains vigilant and will continue to take action when quality issues arise with hand sanitizers," it said."Additionally, the agency is concerned with false and misleading claims for hand sanitizers, for example that they can provide prolonged protection such as 24-hours against viruses including COVID-19, since there is no evidence to support these claims."
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