Key Takeaway

Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) 7.5fl.oz./222mL refill bags, AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com, NDC 5026835427, UPC 3 50268 35408 by AVKARE Inc. was recalled on November 20, 2018. The hazard: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in product

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) 7.5fl.oz./222mL refill bags, AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com, NDC 5026835427, UPC 3 50268 35408

Recalled: November 20, 2018 ~1602 bags units affected D-0285-2019

Description

Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) 7.5fl.oz./222mL refill bags, AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com, NDC 5026835427, UPC 3 50268 35408

Hazard / Reason

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in product

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) 7.5fl.oz./222mL refill bags, AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com, NDC 5026835427, UPC 3 50268 35408

Drugs

Company Information

AVKARE Inc.

Pulaski, TN, United States

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Distribution

WA only

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