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A hand sanitizer product has been recalled for fear that prolonged use could cause dermatitis, eye irritation, upper respiratory irritation, and headaches.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine Affairs has removed the hand sanitizer product ‘Virapro Hand Sanitiser (PCS 100409)’ from the ‘Biocidal Products Registry’ due to “potential public health concerns”.
The public is advised to stop using this disinfectant with immediate effect.
Tests conducted by the department show that some of the products for sale do not comply with regulations.
“Some of the products contain methanol instead of ethanol,” the department said.
The department said the product may not remain on the market or be unavailable for use and that the company has been instructed to initiate an immediate recall.
Hand sanitizer is distributed by one of 11 vendors under the Department of Education for PPE in schools.
The Department is asking schools to check for stock of ViraPro hand sanitizer and stop using it.
The Department said schools affected by this can make local arrangements to purchase replacement stocks of hand sanitizer and maximize the use of hand washing.
He said that if schools deem it necessary to close early or for the full day, they can.
Any school having difficulty obtaining a replacement hand sanitizer should contact the Department’s Covid-19 Helpline that has been provided to schools.
“Additional funds will be provided to schools so that they can purchase necessary supplies from an alternative supplier,” the Department said.
A Department of Agriculture investigation is underway into the matter.
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