USA Today: FDA’s List of Hand Sanitizers to Avoid Grows Again with More Than 100 Identified that May Contain Methanol
The FDA’s “do-not-use list of dangerous hand sanitizer products” continues to grow and now includes 101 varieties of hand sanitizer that should be avoided. The list includes some that have already been recalled and other products being recommended for recalls – as they may contain the potentially fatal ingredient methanol. Methanol is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide, and alternative fuel source, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a toxic substance when absorbed through the skin or ingested. Exposure to it can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage...
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