Health Canada Just Recalled 'Anti-Microbe' Hand Sanitizers That Were Given Out In Schools

"They may pose health risks, particularly to children."
'Anti-Microbe' Hand Sanitizers Have Been Recalled By Health Canada & Were Given In Schools
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On January 22 Health Canada issued a recall for "anti-microbe" hand sanitizers as they may be risky, especially for children. 

The recall includes "hand sanitizers labelled as "Anti-Microbe" and/or with the DIN 02248351."

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They are being recalled because they contain a higher concentration of benzalkonium chloride than permitted for personal or domestic (i.e., home) use and may pose health risks, particularly to children up to 12 years of age. Health Canada

According to the recall, these types of products were distributed to kids in various schools around Quebec. 

They were also sold in-store and online to the public, predominately in Ontario and Quebec. 

The affected products are sold under a number of different names including:

  • Anti-Microbe
  • 32 Anti-Microbe
  • Essence 360 Anti-Microbe
  • Nutra One Anti-Microbe
  • Paoch Anti-Microbe
  • Produits Bio-Expert Anti-Microbe
  • Trilux Anti-Microbe
  • Yunisan Handzo

Apparently, products like this should be labelled for adult use and only be used in industrial settings.

The public is advised to stop using sanitizer that is labelled "anti-microbe" or has DIN 02248351 right away.

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