Big Machine Distillery Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solutio...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0915-2023 — Class II — July 10, 2023
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0915-2023 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | July 10, 2023 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Tenn South Distillery LLC dba Big Machine Distillery |
| Location | Lynnville, TN |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 540 gallons |
Product Description
Big Machine Distillery Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution, Produced and Distributed by Big Machine Distillery 1800 Abernathy Road Lynnville, TN 38472 a) 50 mL UPC 8 59105 00452 5; b) 100 mL UPC 8 59105 00453 2; c) 375 mL; d) 1/2 gallon; e) 1 gallon; f) 5 gallon; g) 55 gallon; i) Indianapolis Motor Speedway 50 mL UPC 8 59105 00452 5; j) Indianapolis Motor Speedway 375 mL UPC 8 59105 00454 9; k) Indianapolis Motor Speedway 1 gallon UPC 8 59105 00451 7; l) The Contributor 50 mL; m) Tony Kanaan Last Lap 100 mL; n) Tony Kanaan Last Lap 375 mL; o) Trexis Insurance 50 mL; p) Team Penske 50 mL; q) Middle Tennessee State University Lightning 50 mL.
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviation: impurities exceed allowable limits.
Distribution Pattern
TN
Lot / Code Information
All lots remaining within expiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
cGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice — the FDA's regulations governing drug manufacturing quality. A cGMP recall means the company failed to follow required manufacturing standards. This could involve inadequate testing, poor environmental controls, documentation failures, or process deviations. cGMP recalls do not always mean the product is directly harmful — in many cases, quality records are insufficient to confirm the product meets specifications. However, the FDA requires a recall because without proper documentation, product quality cannot be assured. These are often Class II or Class III recalls.
Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.
Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.