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Another hand sanitizer is being removed due to the possible presence of methanol.
Optimus Instant Hand Sanitizer, manufactured by the Mexican company LIQ-E SA de CV, is being voluntarily withdrawn by the company because it could contain methanol, a chemical that is often used in pesticides and that in large amounts can cause nausea and vomiting, pain head and blurred vision. or blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death.
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The hand sanitizer is dispensed into a 55-gallon blue plastic drum and 8.5-ounce, 1-gallon, and 275-gallon clear plastic bottles or tanks. They all have a green and white label along with a unique lot number and an expiration date. The Food and Drug Administration website provides a complete breakdown.
Optimus Instant Hand Sanitize
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Consumers who have used this product and experienced symptoms should contact their doctor or healthcare provider, FDA officials said.
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The recall comes after the FDA added three more disinfectants to its list of recalled products due to possible toxic contamination. Most of the products appear to have been made in Mexico. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available.
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the recall was due to a menthol risk. The recall has been issued due to a risk of methanol.
