Those Injured by Hand Sanitizer Poisoning May Be Eligible for Compensation
The FDA has recalled 149 different hand sanitizer products for possible contamination with deadly toxic chemicals.
If you or someone you know has been injured by hand sanitizer products listed on the FDA recall list, you may be entitled to compensation for your resulting medical bills and other losses.
Call TonaLaw today if a recalled hand sanitizer product has injured you or someone close to you. We will review your case and determine what forms of compensation you could be eligible to seek through an injury claim or a lawsuit.
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FDA Issues Recall & Warning After Deadly Chemicals Found in Hand Sanitizer
Starting on June 19, 2020, the FDA issued warnings to U.S. consumers to avoid certain hand sanitizer products that have been contaminated with methanol and 1-propanol. These products have been recalled, but many have found their way into homes and some can still be found upon the shelf.
Methanol Poisoning from Hand Sanitizer
Ingestion of methanol can cause blindness, hospitalizations, and death. The FDA also states that “methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death.”
It is possible that using hand sanitizer contaminated with methanol can lead to the absorption of toxins through the skin.
1-Propanol Poisoning from Hand Sanitizer
Ingestion of 1-propanol can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression, which can result in death.
“Symptoms of 1-propanol exposure can include confusion, decreased consciousness, and slowed pulse and breathing,” says the FDA.
Call Poison Control If a Child or Anyone Else Has Ingested Hand Sanitizer
While ingestion of any hand sanitizer product could lead to sickness or poisoning, the two unintended toxic ingredients listed above have much more serious — potentially deadly — consequences. Those most at risk include young children, especially toddlers, as well as any adolescents or adults who might drink hand sanitizer as a recreational alcohol substitute.
If anyone you know has ingested a hand sanitizer product, regardless of whether it has been recalled, you are urged to call their local poison control center and make preparations for a possible emergency room visit.
Have You, Your Child, or a Close Family Member Been Poisoned by Contaminated Hand Sanitizer? Call TonaLaw, And We’ll Help You Seek Compensation
Your case could be a part of a hand sanitizer mass tort action involving dozens — or maybe even hundreds or thousands — of other claimants like you.
No matter who you are, being hurt by a contaminated product shouldn’t mean you’re left paying for the consequences. Work with a trusted recalled products liability attorney in New York who is willing to take on big businesses and fight for your right to seek the maximum amount of compensation available.
Possible Damages Available for Dangerous Products Claim
- Hospital bills
- Medical treatment costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Punitive damages
FDA Recalls 149 Toxic Hand Sanitizer Products
The FDA recalled a total of 149 different contaminated hand sanitizer products as of August 8, 2020. A full list of recalled hand sanitizer products can be found on the FDA website.
A partial list of FDA recalled hand sanitizer products can be found below:
FDA Graph of Recalled Hand Sanitizers
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