Save to favorites
This feature is restricted to active members.
Join now to save favorites and get all member benefits, including over 1,400 reviews.
Join NowAlready a member? Sign in here.
Recalls & Warnings
ConsumerLab.com is keeping you informed with current product recalls and warnings.
Posted August 20, 2020
Yacana Hand Sanitizer Recalled
On August 18, 2020, Grupo Yacana México S.A.S De C.V. recalled Yacana Hand Sanitizer because it may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. The products also may have a sub-potent ethanol content, which leads to a lack of efficacy.
The FDA first warned consumers about the possible presence of methanol in certain hand sanitizers in June and has continued to update consumers about potentially-affected products and recalls.
Recalled Yacana Hand Sanitizer products were distributed nationwide. They are packaged in 250mL bottles and have an NDC of 76592-001-01 or 76592-002-04.
Methanol, sometimes called wood alcohol, is poisonous. Methanol exposure through the skin or by ingestion can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. The agency warned that consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol to "seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning."
All individuals who have recalled Grupo Yacana Mexico hand sanitizer should immediately stop using it and return it to the place of purchase.
Methanol is a different form of alcohol than ethyl alcohol. Hand sanitizer containing at least 60% ethyl alcohol is recommended by the CDC for disinfecting hands when soap and water are not available, and is generally considered safe when used as directed. See the CDC's website for more information about using hand sanitizer.
See related warnings:
Nine Hand Sanitizers May Contain Toxic Ingredient That Can Cause Serious Illness or Death
Two More Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Ingredient Recalled
Four More Companies Recall Hand Sanitizers
FDA Warns Eskbiochem for Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Ingredient
Two More Companies Recall Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers
Gelbac T Antibacterial Handgel Recalled
Another Toxic Ingredient Found in Hand Sanitizer
SkinGuard24 Hand Sanitizer Recalled
For more information, use the link below.
Report a Problem
If you have experienced an unexpected and adverse reaction to a dietary supplement, nutritional product, or generic drug, we would like to hear about it, as we may investigate the problem. Please select from one of these options:
Dietary Supplement or Nutritional Product Problem Report
If you believe that a dietary supplement (e.g., vitamin, mineral, or herbal supplement) or other nutritional product has caused an unexpected, adverse reaction, we would like to know about it. We are collecting and organizing this information and may publish it. We might test the product in the future. You may also want to report the problem to the U.S. FDA through their Safety Reporting Portal at https://www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov.
Please complete the form below as accurately as possible. You may need to check the label on the product.
Thank you for submitting your report.
Generic Drug Problem Report
If you believe that a generic drug has not acted like the original drug, we would like to know about it. We are collecting and organizing this information and may publish it. We might test the product in the future. You may also want to report the problem to the U.S. FDA through their MedWatch program at the FDA MedWatch website.
Please complete the form below as accurately as possible. You may need to check the label on the drug.
Thank you for submitting your report.
