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FDA Drug recall · Reported September 23, 2020

scent theory KEEP CLEAN Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer, 70% alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 16.9 FL OZ/500 mL bottle, Distributed by Scent Theory Products, LLC New York, NY 10018. Made in Mexico, UPC 8 40038 21434 1

CGMP Deviations: Born Basic Anti Bac was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. Other products were recalled because they were manufactured …

Recall #
D-1580-2020
Affected scope
917,280 bottles
Initiated
July 23, 2020
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Real Clean Distribuciones Sa de Cv recalled scent theory KEEP CLEAN Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer, 70% alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 16.… - a moderate-severity action.

scent theory KEEP CLEAN Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer, 70% alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 16.… was recalled by Real Clean Distribuciones Sa de Cv in September 23, 2020. Reason: CGMP Deviations: Born Basic Anti Bac was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1580-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Real Clean Distribuciones Sa de Cv issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations: Born Basic Anti Bac was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained ….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 23, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1580-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1580-2020) was formally reported on September 23, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 23, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Real Clean Distribuciones Sa de Cv is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tlalnepantla De Baz, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 917,280 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: CGMP Deviations: Born Basic Anti Bac was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. Other products were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as the product foun… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed Nationwide in the USA. 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 - 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

917,280 bottles

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

scent theory KEEP CLEAN Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer, 70% alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 16.9 FL OZ/500 mL bottle, Distributed by Scent Theory Products, LLC New York, NY 10018. Made in Mexico, UPC 8 40038 21434 1

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: Born Basic Anti Bac was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. Other products were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as the product found to contain methanol.

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-1580-2020
Date reported September 23, 2020
Date initiated July 23, 2020
Recalling firm Real Clean Distribuciones Sa de Cv
Firm location Tlalnepantla De Baz, N/A
Affected scope 917,280 bottles
Distribution Distributed Nationwide in the USA

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
scent theory KEEP CLEAN Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer, 70% alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol 70%), 16.9 FL OZ/500 mL bottle, Distributed by Scent Theory Products, LLC New York, NY 10018. Made in Mexico, UPC 8 40038 21434 1. Recalled by Real Clean Distribuciones Sa de Cv. Units affected: 917,280 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Born Basic Anti Bac was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. Other products were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as the product found to contain methanol.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1580-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed Nationwide in the USA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1580-2020) 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 September 23, 2020. 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.