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FDA Drug recall · Reported August 24, 2022

M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made in Mexico by: Grupo Plast-Y-Kosas S.A. de C.V. Puebla 105 Col. Rodriguez Reynosa, Tam, Mexico C.P. 88630, NDC Code: 77797-001-01, Distributed by: Medek, LLC 315 E. Business Hwy 83 Alamo, TX 78516, NDC Code: 75432-001-02.

Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found product to contain methanol and below label claim for ethanol.

Recall #
D-1342-2022
Affected scope
256 bottles
Initiated
September 9, 2020
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Medek LLC recalled M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made … - a critical-severity action.

M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made … was recalled by Medek LLC in August 24, 2022. Reason: Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found product to contain methanol and below label cla…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1342-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Medek LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found product to contain methanol and below label cla….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
August 24, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1342-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1342-2022) was formally reported on August 24, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 9, 2020. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Medek LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Alamo, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 256 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found product to contain methanol and below label claim for ethanol. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Texas. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

256 bottles

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made in Mexico by: Grupo Plast-Y-Kosas S.A. de C.V. Puebla 105 Col. Rodriguez Reynosa, Tam, Mexico C.P. 88630, NDC Code: 77797-001-01, Distributed by: Medek, LLC 315 E. Business Hwy 83 Alamo, TX 78516, NDC Code: 75432-001-02.

Reason for recall

Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found product to contain methanol and below label claim for ethanol.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1342-2022
Date reported August 24, 2022
Date initiated September 9, 2020
Recalling firm Medek LLC
Firm location Alamo, TX
Affected scope 256 bottles
Distribution Texas

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made in Mexico by: Grupo Plast-Y-Kosas S.A. de C.V. Puebla 105 Col. Rodriguez Reynosa, Tam, Mexico C.P. 88630, NDC Code: 77797-001-01, Distributed by: Medek, LLC 315 E. Business Hwy 83 Alamo, TX 78516, NDC Code: 75432-001-02.. Recalled by Medek LLC. Units affected: 256 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Chemical Contamination and Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found product to contain methanol and below label claim for ethanol.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 24, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-1342-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Texas.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1342-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported August 24, 2022. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.