Information Update - Certain hand sanitizers containing technical-grade ethanol may pose health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following hand sanitizers, which contain technical-grade ethanol, may pose health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert.

Canadians are also advised to refer to the list of hand sanitizers that contain ethanol or denaturants that are not acceptable in hand sanitizers and are being recalled from the market because they may pose a risk to health.

Health Canada maintains these lists of hand sanitizers that may pose health risks, so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check both lists regularly for updates.

Product	Company	NPN or DIN	Lot Number(s)	Expiry Date	Date Added
Gal Hand Sanitizer	GAL Aviation Inc.	80098899	HS2804 HS2904 HS3004	April 2022	August 21, 2020
			HS0105 HS0405 HS0505 HS0605 HS0705 HS0805 HS1105 HS1205	May 2022
			HS0206 HS0306	June 2022
Solution Hydro- Alcoolique Pour Les Mains	9376-5576 Québec Inc., DBA Les Produits PGM	80101326	03-06-22	June 2022	August 21, 2020

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SOURCE Health Canada

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