Voluntary Nationwide Recall Issued by Scentsational Soaps and Candles Inc. for Scented Hand Sanitizers.
On the 28th of April, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published Scensationals Soaps and Candles Inc.’s voluntary recall of their scented hand sanitizers. Scensational Soaps and Candles Inc. chose to recall their scented hand sanitizer due to the presence of Acetaldehyde, Wood Alcohol (Methanol), and Benzene in the following list of products published by the FDA:
| Label | Scent | Size | UPC | LOT # | Retailer and States |
| Ulta Beauty Collection | Fresh Lemon Scented Hand Sanitizer | 100.55ml/3.4 fl. oz. | 717897092017 | 20357A, 20358B, 20363C | Ulta Beauty: CA, IL, IN, PA, TX |
| SS Black and White Collection | Coconut Breeze Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20252 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA |
| SS Black and White Collection | Eucalyptus & Mint Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20248 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
| SS Black and White Collection | Lavender & Herbs Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20253 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA |
| SS Black and White Collection | Lemon Zest Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20255 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
| SS Black and White Collection | SS Tangerine & Guava Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20254 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Coconut Breeze Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20252 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Eucalyptus & Mint Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20248 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Lavender & Herbs Photo RealHand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20252 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Lemon Zest Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20255 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Tangerine & Guava Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20254 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
The key concern appears to be exposure to methanol, acetaldehude, and benzene, dangerous chemicals in the product.
Symptoms of “large quantity exposure” to methanol include nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, with illness sometimes resulting in comas and seizures. Those who are most at risk for methanol poisoning are individuals that choose to, or more likely accidentally, consumed the afore-mentioned products. And while benzene exposure can occur either orally, through the skin, or through inhalation, any overdose increases the risk of leukemia and blood cancer, and other such related bone and blood diseases. Acetaldehyde is also known to cause cancer, which was discovered through studies on animals.
All customers who purchased the prior-mentioned products, and can be identified, have been directly notified by Scentsational Soaps and Candles Inc., and will be fully refunded. Customers with questions, comments or concerns can the reach Scentsational Soaps and Candles at 855-554-8050.
