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FDA Drug recall · Reported August 31, 2022

Maxim Instant Foam Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%) packaged in a) 1 U.S. Gallon (3.78 Liters) drums UPC 7 61841 02502 6 and b) 55 U.S. Gallon drums (208 Liters) UPC 0 07 61841 02504 0, Midlab 140 Private Brand Way, Athens, TN 37303

CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured using expired active ingredient, Benzalkonium chloride.

Recall #
D-1463-2022
Affected scope
892 gallons and one 55-gallon drum
Initiated
August 8, 2022
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Midlab Incorporated recalled Maxim Instant Foam Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%) packaged in a) 1 U.S. Gall… - a moderate-severity action.

Maxim Instant Foam Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%) packaged in a) 1 U.S. Gall… was recalled by Midlab Incorporated in August 31, 2022. Reason: CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured using expired active ingredient, Benzalkonium chloride.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1463-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Midlab Incorporated issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured using expired active ingredient, Benzalkonium chloride..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 31, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1463-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1463-2022) was formally reported on August 31, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 8, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Midlab Incorporated is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Athens, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 892 gallons and one 55-gallon drum.

The documented reason for this recall is: CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured using expired active ingredient, Benzalkonium chloride. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Naionwide within the United States. 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

Moderate

Affected scope

892 gallons and one 55-gallon drum

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Maxim Instant Foam Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%) packaged in a) 1 U.S. Gallon (3.78 Liters) drums UPC 7 61841 02502 6 and b) 55 U.S. Gallon drums (208 Liters) UPC 0 07 61841 02504 0, Midlab 140 Private Brand Way, Athens, TN 37303

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured using expired active ingredient, Benzalkonium chloride.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1463-2022
Date reported August 31, 2022
Date initiated August 8, 2022
Recalling firm Midlab Incorporated
Firm location Athens, TN
Affected scope 892 gallons and one 55-gallon drum
Distribution Naionwide within the United States

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Maxim Instant Foam Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%) packaged in a) 1 U.S. Gallon (3.78 Liters) drums UPC 7 61841 02502 6 and b) 55 U.S. Gallon drums (208 Liters) UPC 0 07 61841 02504 0, Midlab 140 Private Brand Way, Athens, TN 37303. Recalled by Midlab Incorporated. Units affected: 892 gallons and one 55-gallon drum.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured using expired active ingredient, Benzalkonium chloride.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 31, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1463-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Naionwide within the United States.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1463-2022) 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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