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If you have hand sanitizer at home, you’ll want to recheck your bottle. The FDA continues to update its recall list for dozens of brands of hand sanitizers, saying they contain a form of alcohol that can be toxic or life-threatening when ingested. Several people report that they bought hand …

The Food and Drug Administration warns consumers about hand sanitizer products that contain methanol or wood alcohol. The toxic substance is often used to create fuel and antifreeze, and can cause short and long-term health problems. “Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through …