Health Canada is pulling a number of commercial hand sanitizers off the market. The agency says they are being recalled because they contain chemicals that may not be approved for use in hand sanitizers.
According to Health Canada, frequent use of these products can result in dry skin, causing irritation or cracking. Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately.
To help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, Health Canada recommends frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds which is just as effective as using hand sanitizers.
The recalled products include:
Eltraderm Hand Sanitizer - 70% Ethyl Alcohol, made by Eltraderm Limited
Hand Sanitizer, made by Contract Packaging Distributions Inc.
Gel 700 Hand Sanitizer, made by Nature's Own Cosmetic Company Inc.
Sanilabs Hand Sanitizer 70% Ethanol, made by Sanilabs Inc.
Walker Emulsions Hand Sanitizer, made by Walker Emulsions Ltd.
Hand Sanitizer Désinfectant pour les mains, made by Walker Emulsions Ltd.
Health Canada has released a full list of approved hand sanitizers that are safe for everyday use on their website.