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Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 17, 2022
FDA Publish Date: September 19, 2022
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Product contains benzene
Company Name: Salon Technologies International Inc.
Brand Name: Antica Farmacista
Product Description: Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer
Company Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 16, 2022 – Orlando, Florida. Salon Technologies International. Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Antica Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer (alcohol) Gel 65%, Lot 1166A. Expiration 6/18/2023 to the consumer level. Firm lab testing has found the product to contain benzene.
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation , orally ,and through the skin. Depending on duration and level of exposure , it can result in cancers including leukemia, and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Salon Tech International, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
The product is used to help reduce bacteria , that potentially can cause disease , when soap and water are not available.
512 bottles of Antica Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer (alcohol) Gel 65%, Lot 1166A, Expiration 6/18/2023 was distributed in the Seattle, Washington area.
Salon Technologies International. Inc. has notified its distributors by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using and return unused product to where it was obtained.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Salon Technologies International. Inc. by phone number ( 407-248-2948 ) or e-mail address [email protected] , Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm , EST.
Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:Salon Technologies International. Inc. 407-248-2948 [email protected]
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