The Newfoundland Distillery Company - Fighting Spirit: Acetaldehyde outside acceptable limit

Issue

The affected lots may contain an acetaldehyde concentration that is outside the acceptable limit.

What you should do

• Stop using the products identified in the table. Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste; or Return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal
• Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste; or
• Return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal
• Contact the company if you would like more information about the recall
• Consult your health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns
• Keep all hand sanitizers out of the reach of children.
• Never eat or drink hand sanitizers, as swallowing even small amounts can be dangerous or fatal. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or seek medical help immediately.
• Health Canada’s Licensed Natural Health Products Database and Drug Product Database, for hand sanitizers that have been authorized by Health Canada; and
• the list of hand sanitizers authorized or registered in other jurisdictions that may not display a Natural Product Number (NPN) or Drug Identification Number (DIN) but have been accepted for use in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.