Hand Sanitizers And Aloe Gel Pulled From Shelves Due To Risk Of 'Comas,' 'Permanent Blindness,' Or 'Death'
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. by Email: recall@arubaaloe.com.
Aruba Aloe-branded Hand Sanitizer and Alcoholada Gel are being pulled from shelves after it was discovered that they contain “alcohol denatured with methanol,” according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA reported the recall, which was issued voluntarily by Aruba Aloe, and noted that the affected products were sold between May 2021 and October 2023. Read on for more details, including exactly which products the recall includes and what to do if you’ve purchased them.
Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer & Aloe Gel Recall
According to the FDA, specific Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. hand sanitizers and aloe vera gels are being recalled after being found to contain alcohol denatured with methanol. Methanol exposure can result in a number of scary side effects, including, “nausea, vomiting, headache blurred vision, coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system, or death.”
While young children who accidentally ingest the products or adults who ingest these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are the most at risk, according to the FDA recall notice, “all persons using these products on their hands are at risk.”
Products Affected By The Recall
The label on the affected hand sanitizer reads: "ARUBA ALOE Hand Sanitizer GEL 80% Alcohol Made in Aruba World’s Finest Aloe", with barcode 0 82252 03300 5.
The label on the affected aloe gel reads: "Alcoholada Gel Pain Relieving Gel 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride" and was sold in two different sizes: 2.2 fl oz plastic bottles with barcode 0 82252 34030 1 and 8.5 fl oz plastic bottles with barcode 0 82252 03120 9.
For the lot numbers and expiration dates of the affected products, you can check out the FDA's official recall notice here.
Products Affected By The Recall
The label on the affected hand sanitizer reads: "ARUBA ALOE Hand Sanitizer GEL 80% Alcohol Made in Aruba World’s Finest Aloe", with barcode 0 82252 03300 5.
The label on the affected aloe gel reads: "Alcoholada Gel Pain Relieving Gel 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride" and was sold in two different sizes: 2.2 fl oz plastic bottles with barcode 0 82252 34030 1 and 8.5 fl oz plastic bottles with barcode 0 82252 03120 9.
For the lot numbers and expiration dates of the affected products, you can check out the FDA's official recall notice here.
What To Do If You've Purchased A Recalled Product
The FDA advises any consumers who have purchased one of the affected Aruba Aloe products to stop using and get rid of it immediately. Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. notified all customers via email and offered a discount coupon for a future purchase.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. by Email: recall@arubaaloe.com. If you are experiencing any adverse side effects after using one of the affected products, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
