Safety Report: Antica Farmacista Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer - recalled due to product contains benzene, Seattle, WA, USA

Seattle, Washington, United States

Salon Technologies International. Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Antica Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer (alcohol) Gel 65%, Lot 1166A. Expiration 6/18/2023 to the consumer level. Firm lab testing has found the product to contain benzene. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin. Depending on duration and level of exposure, it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening.

Salon Tech International, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. The product is used to help reduce bacteria, that potentially can cause disease, when soap and water are not available. 512 bottles of Antica Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer (alcohol) Gel 65%, Lot 1166A, Expiration 6/18/2023 was distributed in the Seattle, Washington area.

Salon Technologies International. Inc. has notified its distributors by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using and return unused product to where it was obtained.

In case you experienced harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Salon Technologies International Inc.
Brand name: Antica Farmacista
Product recalled: Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer
Reason of the recall: Product contains benzene
FDA Recall date: September 19, 2022

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/salon-technologies-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-antica-ocean-citron-hand-sanitizer-alcohol