The FDA just banned a toxic hand sanitizer made and distributed in the USA

• The FDA has banned dozens of hand sanitizer brands due to the presence of methanol, a toxic substance that can cause a range of health issues when absorbed through the skin.
• While most banned hand sanitizers are manufactured outside the U.S., a hand sanitizer product manufactured and distributed in the U.S. was recently added to the FDA's list.
• The FDA over the past few months has identified more than 170 hand sanitizer products to be avoided.

While you might be inclined to think that any hand sanitizer you pick up off a store shelf is safe to use, the sad reality is that some hand sanitizers have proven to be toxic, and in some instances, deadly. As we've highlighted previously, the FDA over the past few months has banned approximately 170 hand sanitizer brands due to the presence of methanol, a toxic substance that can cause a myriad of serious health complications.

Also known as wood alcohol, methanol has been found to cause seizures, permanent blindness, vomiting, and a range of other symptoms in users. In some tragic cases, it has even resulted in death when ingested by children.

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