Throw Away Those Recalled Disney Hand Sanitizers, Says FDA
While hand sanitizer has been around for decades , it became indispensable at the onset of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and ironically , the product has been repeatedly recalled since then. Now hand sanitizers with Mickey Mouse or Baby Yoda on the label are part of the other. The voluntary recall was prompted by concerns that the products may contain potentially hazardous chemicals, including a known carcinogen, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) . Here’s what you need to know.
Why hand sanitizers are being recalled
According to the FDA, Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc., which imported Mickey Mouse and Baby Yoda hand sanitizers, has voluntarily recalled them over concerns that they may contain dangerous chemicals.
After testing the products, FDA officials found benzene — a chemical classified as a human carcinogen — in Baby Yoda hand sanitizer and methanol in a Mickey Mouse product. As of April 1, 2022, the FDA says there have been no reports of side effects associated with any of the recalled hand sanitizers. While Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc. imported hand sanitizers, they were produced by a third party manufacturer.
Products included in the review
There are currently only two types of hand sanitizers included in this recall :
Mickey Mouse hand sanitizer
- Ethyl alcohol 68%
- Blue color
- 2.11 fl. ounce bottle
- Lot MFG No. 20D21
- Expiration date: 06/30/2022
- NDC No. 74530-013-02
- Label image: Mickey Mouse looks surprised
Mandalorian hand sanitizer
- Ethyl alcohol 68%
- blue/green color
- 2.11 fl. ounce bottle
- MFG Lot No. 20E21
- Expiration date: 09/30/2022
- NDC No. 74530-012-02
- Label images: (1) Baby Yoda smiling and looking out of his vehicle; and (2) Baby Yoda wearing a cape and hiding the lower part of his face.
What to do if you have purchased recalled hand sanitizers
If you have any of the recalled hand sanitizers, the FDA recommends that you stop using them and throw them away. To request a refund (or if you have any questions about a recall), please contact Best Brands via email at Quality@BestBrandsintl.com .
And if someone gets sick or has an injury that could be related to the use of these hand sanitizers, they should contact their healthcare provider immediately. They can also report their reactions to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program either online or by downloading this form and mailing or faxing it.