Health Canada has recalled six hand sanitizers manufactured by Rocky Mountain Soap Company that may contain undeclared “high levels” of methanol.
In a health product recall posted by Health Canada on Thursday, the agency advised anyone using the affected Rocky Mountain Soap Company’s Nomad Hand Sanitizer to stop using the product immediately. immediately and talk to a healthcare professional if they have health concerns.
The agency said six sanitizers had been recalled due to quality concerns, adding that the products may contain undisclosed methanol.
“Regular exposure to hand sanitizers containing high levels of methanol can cause skin irritation, eye irritation, breathing difficulties and headaches. If swallowed, methanol can cause serious adverse reactions, including death,” Health Canada said in a 2021 release.
Rocky Mountain Soap Company was also recalled by Health Canada for some hand sanitizers in 2020, an issue the company later referred to as a “labeling issue.
Below is a list of the latest hand sanitizers on Health Canada’s recall list:
- Nomad Jasmine hand sanitizer (ethyl alcohol 60 – 80%)
- Nomad Lavender hand sanitizer (75.12% ethyl alcohol)
- Nomad Lemongrass Hand Sanitizer; Nomad Hand Sanitizer Fragrance-free (80% ethyl alcohol)
- Nomad Hand Sanitizer Fragrance-free (75% ethyl alcohol)
- Nomad hand sanitizer: Summer (60 – 80% ethyl alcohol)
- Nomad hand sanitizer: Winter Cheer (74.56% ethyl alcohol)
You can find a list of all previously recalled hand sanitizers across Canada here.
Health Canada’s advice states that Canadians should consult their city or region’s guidance on how to properly dispose of the product. Products can also be returned to local pharmacies for disposal.
