The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased use of hand sanitizers. However, several manufacturers have taken advantage of the situation by selling hazardous methanol or wood alcohol-containing sanitizers. These sanitizers can lead to harmful conditions. The FDA has, therefore, warned against the use of such products.
The methanol or wood alcohol-containing sanitizers can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and life-threatening when ingested. The FDA has instructed manufacturers of such sanitizers to recall their products and has encouraged retailers to remove such products from their shelves. It has also issued a warning to a manufacturer in the USA regarding the use of methanol and misleading claims, including that the product is FDA approved. A warning issued earlier in June 2020 mentioned the increasing number of adverse events because of methanol-based sanitizers,…
