HAND-I-SAN, No-Rinse Hand Sanitizer (75% Isopropyl Alcohol), packaged in a) 3.78L (1-gallon jug ...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0640-2024 — Class II — August 5, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0640-2024 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | August 5, 2024 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Zeco LLC |
| Location | Chattanooga, TN |
| Product Type | Drugs |
Product Description
HAND-I-SAN, No-Rinse Hand Sanitizer (75% Isopropyl Alcohol), packaged in a) 3.78L (1-gallon jug packaged in a case of 4x1 gallon jugs), b) 18.92L (5-gallon pail), c) 208.19L (55-gallon drum), and d) 1040.98L (275-gallon tote), ZEE Company 3401 Cummings Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37419, NDC 86161-210
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: sterile water not used for production
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide within the United States and Toronto, Canada (Rubbing alcohol)
Lot / Code Information
Lot #: a) 41320, Exp. Date 7/27/2024; 41020, Exp. Date 8/9/2024; BC06614, Exp. Date 8/15/2024; BCT07768, Exp. Date 9/23/2024; BCT09410, Exp. Date 11/17/2024; CCT02139, Exp. Date 3/10/2025; CCT01561, Exp. Date 3/15/2025; CCT02953, Exp. Date 4/10/2025; CCT02346, Exp. Date 4/21/2025; CCT03654, Exp. Date 5/11/2025; CCT04010, Exp. Date 5/17/2025; CCT07274, Exp. Date 8/24/2025; CCT09516, Exp. Date 11/1/2025; CCT10500, Exp. Date 12/5/2025; DCT01157, Exp. Date 2/1/2026; DCT01586, Exp. Date 2/14/2026; DCT03947, Exp. Date 4/30/2026; DCT04406, Exp. Date 5/24/2026; CCT01651, Exp. Date 2/21/2025 b) CCT03654, Exp. Date 5/11/2025 c) BCT07768, Exp. Date 9/23/2024; BCT07975, Exp. Date 9/29/2024; BCT09410, Exp. Date 11/17/2024; BCT10246, Exp. Date 12/20/2024; CCT00705, Exp. Date 1/23/2025; CCT01952, Exp. Date 3/3/2025; CCT02139, Exp. Date 3/10/2025; CCT02689, Exp. Date 3/30/2025; CCT02346, Exp. Date 4/21/2025; CCT03654, Exp. Date 5/11/2025; CCT04010, Exp. Date 5/17/2025; CCT04630, Exp. Date 6/6/2025; CCT05946, Exp. Date 7/17/2025; CCT06785, Exp. Date 8/10/2025; CCT07274, Exp. Date 8/24/2025; CCT08515, Exp. Date 10/2/2025; CCT08936, Exp. Date 10/13/2025; CCT09516, Exp. Date 11/1/2025; CCT10888, Exp. Date 12/18/2025; DCT01157, Exp. Date 2/1/2026; DCT01586, Exp. Date 2/14/2026; DCT02902, Exp. Date 3/27/2026; DCT03947, Exp. Date 4/30/2026; CCT01952, Exp. Date 3/3/2025; d) BC06614, Exp. Date 8/15/2024; CCT00705, Exp. Date 1/23/2025; CCT06785, Exp. Date 8/10/2025; CCT10500, Exp. Date 12/5/2025; DCT01586, Exp. Date 2/14/2026
Other Recalls from Zeco LLC
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0639-2024 | Class II | Rubbing Alcohol (70% Isopropyl Alcohol), First-... | Aug 5, 2024 |
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.