Health product recall

Avalon Laboratories - Ethanol Hand Sanitizer 80% (2021-07-15)

Starting date:
July 15, 2021
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-76231

Last updated: 2021-08-13

Summary

  • Product: Avalon Laboratories - Ethanol Hand Sanitizer 80%

Reason

The affected lots may contain a concentration of acetaldehyde which is found to be outside the acceptable limit.

Depth of distribution

Retailers 

Affected products

Avalon Laboratories - Ethanol Hand Sanitizer 80%

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

NPN 80101239

Dosage form

Gel

Strength

Ethyl alcohol 80%

Lot or serial number

  • E062220C
  • E062320B
  • E070920A
  • E071420C
  • E071720A
  • E072320A
  • E072420C
  • E080420A
  • E081020A
  • E121620A

Companies

Recalling Firm
Avalon Laboratories
5 Sea Rose Avenue
St-John's
A1A 0P6
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Avalon Laboratories
5 Sea Rose Avenue
St-John's
A1A 0P6
Ontario
CANADA