Company Announcement
Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 5 lots of Scentsational Soaps & Candles scented Hand Sanitizers from the Black and White Collection and Photo Real Collection and 3 lots of Ulta Beauty Collection scented Hand Sanitizer Spray packaged in 3.38 and 3.4 fluid ounce spray bottles, respectively, to the consumer level. See products listed in the table below. These products are being recalled after testing revealed the presence of methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These products were distributed nationwide in the USA through Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls retail stores.
| Label | Scent | Size | UPC | LOT # | Retailer and States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Beauty Collection | Fresh Lemon Scented Hand Sanitizer | 100.55ml/3.4 fl. oz. | 717897092017 | 20357A, 20358B, 20363C | Ulta Beauty: CA, IL, IN, PA, TX |
| SS Black and White Collection | Coconut Breeze Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20252 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA |
| SS Black and White Collection | Eucalyptus & Mint Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20248 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
| SS Black and White Collection | Lavender & Herbs Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20253 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA |
| SS Black and White Collection | Lemon Zest Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) | NO UPC | 20255 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
| SS Black and White Collection | SS Tangerine & Guava Black and White Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20254 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Coconut Breeze Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20252 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Eucalyptus & Mint Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20248 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Lavender & Herbs Photo RealHand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20252 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Lemon Zest Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20255 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA |
| SS Photo Real Collection | Tangerine & Guava Photo Real Hand Sanitizer | 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) | NO UPC | 20254 | TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA |
Risk Statement: Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest the products and adolescents and adults who drink the products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute are most at risk for methanol poisoning. Exposure to benzene can occur through inhalation, oral, and skin. There is a reasonable probability that benzene present at levels above the maximum daily exposure recommendations can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Additionally, animal studies have shown that acetaldehyde can possibly cause cancer in humans. To date, the company has not received any reports of adverse reactions related to this recall.
Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this 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
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form 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