Safety Report: Goose Creek, COCO TKO Hand Sanitizer - recalled due to presence of Methanol, USA

United States

Company name: Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc.
Brand name: Goose Creek, COCO TKO
Product recalled: Hand Sanitizer
Reason of the recall: Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde
FDA Recall date: May 13, 2021
Recall details: Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc., has voluntarily expanded its April 27 recall of scented Hand Sanitizers to include three lots of Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER (NDC 75078-004) + Aloe and one lot of COCO TKO HAND SANITIZER in 3.38 and 3.4 fluid ounce spray bottles, respectively, to the consumer level.

These products are listed in the table below. These products are being recalled after testing conducted by our firm revealed the presence of methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These products were sold on the Internet and distributed nationwide in the USA by Goose Creek Candles, LLC and Coconut Stand.

- Goose Creek HAND SANITZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Blueberry Limeade Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: NO UPC. Lot: 20258. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Limoncello Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: NO UPC. Lot: 20258. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Beach Dreams Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20258. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Grape Soda Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20258. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Champagne Bubbles Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20258. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Dragonfruit Splash Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20258. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Marshmallows Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20258. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Melon Picnic Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20259. Retailer and States shipped: 35 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Optimistic Vibes Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20259. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Red White and Blue Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20259. Retailer and States shipped: 42 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Watermelon Lemonade Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20259. Retailer and States shipped: 35 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose (3.38 fl oz. (100 ml)). Scent: Tropical Daydream Anti-Bacterial Spray. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20260. Retailer and States shipped: 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY.
- COCO TKO HAND SANITIZER (3.4 fl oz. (100.55 ml)). Scent: Coconut Stand. UPC or NDC: No UPC. Lot: 20260. Retailer and States shipped: 14 cases shipped on 9/16/20 to FL.

Risk Statement: Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest the products and adolescents and adults who drink the products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk for methanol poisoning. Exposure to benzene can occur through inhalation, oral, and skin.

There is a reasonable probability that benzene present at levels above the maximum daily exposure recommendations can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Additionally, animal studies have shown that acetaldehyde can possibly cause cancer in humans. To date, the company has not received any reports of adverse reactions related to this recall.

These products are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available. The affected bottles of hand sanitizer include a five-digit lot code printed on the bottle near the base. The products can be identified by the label, scent, and lot code provided in the table at the end of this release. Photos are also provided at www.scentsational-products.com.

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. has notified its direct customers by telephone with confirmatory email and asked that they remove the recalled products from commerce immediately if they still had any in inventory. Consumers, distributors, and retailers that have the hand sanitizers which are being recalled should stop using, distributing and/or selling them and return them to the place of purchase.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/scentsational-soaps-candles-inc-voluntarily-expands-nationwide-recall-scented-hand-sanitizers-due

Source: FDA