FDA Warns Consumers in Puerto Rico of Harmful Bacteria in Hand Sanitizers

by FDA on March 3, 2010

in FDA Alerts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers in Puerto Rico that two hand sanitizers – “Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer” with Aloe Vera (10 fl. oz. or 1 gallon bottles) and “MD Quality Hand Sanitizer” with Aloe Vera (10 fl oz. bottles) – contain high levels of a bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia, that can cause serious infections in humans.

This is a summary of a Press Release issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The link below will take you to the original press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected.

View Full Details Of Original FDA Press Release Here.

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