Some hand sanitizers and being recalled by Health Canada because they contain industrial-grade ethanol with non-approved chemicals.
The health agency warns chemicals in industrial-grade ethanol may not be approved for use in hand sanitizers — and can lead to dry skin, cracking, and irritation.
Products on the recall list include Eltraderm Hand Sanitizer, Gel 700 Hand Sanitizer, Sanilabs Hand Sanitizer or Walker Emulsions Hand Sanitizer.
If you have one of these products, you’re advised to stop using it immediately and return it to a pharmacy for proper disposal.
