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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. Voluntarily Expands Nationwide Recall of Scented Hand Sanitizers Due to the Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Drugs
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde
Company Name:
Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc.
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Goose Creek, COCO TKO
Product Description:
Product Description
Hand Sanitizer

Company Announcement

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc., has voluntarily expanded its April 27 recall of scented Hand Sanitizers to include three lots of Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER (NDC 75078-004) + Aloe and one lot of COCO TKO HAND SANITIZER in 3.38 and 3.4 fluid ounce spray bottles, respectively, to the consumer level. These products are listed in the table below. These products are being recalled after testing conducted by our firm revealed the presence of methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These products were sold on the Internet and distributed nationwide in the USA by Goose Creek Candles, LLC and Coconut Stand.

Risk Statement: Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest the products and adolescents and adults who drink the products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk for methanol poisoning. Exposure to benzene can occur through inhalation, oral, and skin. There is a reasonable probability that benzene present at levels above the maximum daily exposure recommendations can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Additionally, animal studies have shown that acetaldehyde can possibly cause cancer in humans. To date, the company has not received any reports of adverse reactions related to this recall.

These products are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available. The affected bottles of hand sanitizer include a five-digit lot code printed on the bottle near the base. The products can be identified by the label, scent, and lot code provided in the table at the end of this release. Photos are also provided at www.scentsational-products.com.

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. has notified its direct customers by telephone with confirmatory email and asked that they remove the recalled products from commerce immediately if they still had any in inventory.

Consumers, distributors, and retailers that have the hand sanitizers which are being recalled should stop using, distributing and/or selling them and return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact our Customer Support Desk, 1-855- 5548050, M-F, during business hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced  problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online by regular mail or by fax.

  • Complete and submit the report Online
  • Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“We have discontinued all hand sanitizer production,” said Steve Morrison of Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. “We work hard every day to carefully procure the highest quality ingredients, and we sincerely regret any inconvenience this recall may cause.”  

May 10 2021, Nationwide Hand Sanitizer Spray Recall Voluntarily Initiated by Scentsational Soaps and Candles, Inc.

Label

Scent

Size

UPC or NDC

LOT #
on the side
of the bottle near base

Retailer and States
shipped on 9/22/20
Goose Creek HAND SANITZER + Aloe Goose Blueberry Limeade Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) NO UPC 20258 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Limoncello Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) NO UPC 20258 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Beach Dreams Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20258 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Grape Soda Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20258 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Champagne Bubbles Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20258 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Dragonfruit Splash Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20258 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Marshmallows Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20258 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Melon Picnic Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20259 35 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Optimistic Vibes Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20259 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Red White and Blue Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20259 42 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Watermelon Lemonade Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20259 35 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER + Aloe Goose Tropical Daydream Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz. (100 ml) No UPC 20260 36 cases shipped on 9/22/20 to KY
COCO TKO HAND SANITIZER Coconut Stand 3.4 fl oz. (100.55 ml) No UPC 20260 14 cases shipped on 9/16/20 to FL

Link to Initial Recall

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Customer Support Desk
1-855-554-8050
Media:
Amy Philpott
703-472-6615
aphilpott@watsongreenllc.com

Product Photos

  • Blueberry Limeade Anti[1]Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz
  • Limoncello Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz.
  • Beach Dreams Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz.
  • Grape Soda Anti-Bacterial Spray 3.38 fl oz.
  • Champagne Bubbles Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz
  • Dragonfruit Splash Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz.
  • Marshmallows Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz.
  • Melon Picnic Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz
  • Optimistic Vibes Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz
  • Red White and Blue Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz
  • Watermelon Lemonade Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz
  • Tropical Daydream Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 fl oz
  • Coconut Stand 3.4 fl oz.
 
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