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1. www.which.co.uk › news › articleHand sanitiser containing toxic methanol recalled - Which?

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   Jan 14, 2021 · Trading Standards has published recalls for two more hand sanitisers sold on online marketplaces which don't contain enough alcohol to safely kill germs, one of which also contains highly toxic methanol.

2. www.mirror.co.uk › news › uk-newsToxic hand sanitiser urgently recalled over fears it can ...

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   Jul 9, 2020 · Not only is the product ineffective at killing bacteria or viruses, but contains the toxic substance methanol that can be a fire risk, the alert warns.

3. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk › news › liverpool-newsHand sanitiser recalled as it could pose 'serious health risk ...

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   Jan 15, 2021 · The branding of the potentially deadly sanitiser looks very similar to the well known household brand Dettol, but contains toxic methanol, and also doesn’t contain enough ethanol to kill germs ...

4. www.newsweek.com › recall-hand-sanitizer-methanolToxic Hand Sanitizer Recalled Over Warnings It Could Cause ...

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   Apr 8, 2024 · Methanol was found in the Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80%—a chemical which can cause skin irritation, vomiting, coma, seizures, blindness, or death.

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5. www.independent.co.uk › life-style › fda-handHand sanitisers which may contain dangerous methanol ...

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   As of Friday, the FDA has identified 75 hand sanitisers that have tested positive for methanol, or wood alcohol, contamination. According to the agency, methanol can be toxic when absorbed...

6. www.gov.uk › guidance › product-recalls-and-alertsProduct Recalls and Alerts - GOV.UK

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   Apr 7, 2022 · Product recalls – These are for specific products that have been sold in the UK and may require you to act to receive a free replacement, repair or refund from the manufacturer or a retailer.

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   Is methanol banned in hand sanitiser?

   • Methanol is currently on The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association's list of banned ingredients allowed in any hand sanitisers in the UK. The first hand sanitiser to be recalled is 'lbcccndc Instant Hand Sanitiser', which was sold on AliBaba and Ebay WHY IS METHANOL DANGEROUS?

   Urgent recall issued on popular hand sanitiser being sold

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   Why is methanol toxic?

   • The CDC said: 'Methanol's toxicity is due to its metabolic products. The by-products of methanol metabolism cause an accumulation of acid in the blood (metabolic acidosis), blindness, and death.' Methanol is on the UK's list of banned ingredients for hand sanitisers, and has been call 'unacceptable' by the FDA.

   Urgent recall issued on popular hand sanitiser being sold

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   What happens if you eat methanol in hand sanitiser?

   • Ingestion or contact with it could lead to methanol poisoning, symptoms of which include headaches, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, loss of coordination and even death. Recommended alcohols for use in hand sanitiser are ethanol and isopropanol, which are both considered safe for use in this context.

   Hand sanitiser containing toxic methanol recalled - Which? News

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   What happens if you eat methanol?

   • The recall alert notes that the low ethanol content means you won't be protected against bacteria or viruses, increasing the risk of infection, and, even more concerningly - that the methanol content is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. It states that ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death.

   Hand sanitiser containing toxic methanol recalled - Which? News

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   Can you eat methanol sanitiser?

   • It states that ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death. This product also lacks the necessary warnings for alcohol-based hand sanitiser, which should alert users to the potential toxicity and flammability of the product. If you have already bought this product, don't use it and consult your doctor if you have already.

   Hand sanitiser containing toxic methanol recalled - Which? News

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   Is Aruba Aloe a methanol sanitizer 80% recalled?

   • Urgent medical intervention is necessary to try to prevent death, and the sufferer may have their stomach pumped and dialysis to clean out their kidneys during treatment. Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel have both been recalled after they were found to contain methanol.

   Toxic Hand Sanitizer Recalled Over Warnings It Could Cause Comas

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8. www.dailymail.co.uk › sciencetech › article-9151635Urgent recall issued on hand sanitiser being sold in the UK ...

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   Jan 15, 2021 · The Trading Standards has issued a recall for two hand sanitiser gels. One gel called 'lbcccndc Instant Hand Sanitiser' was found to contain methanol. Methanol can cause a range...