NSW Health is urging residents to immediately stop using and dispose of Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser following a product recall by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
The ACCC has recalled the Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser as it contains methanol, which is highly toxic if ingested, causing serious and irreversible injuries or death. Significant toxicity from skin exposure is unlikely.
High concentrations of methanol are not permitted in alcohol-based hand sanitiser or any product used by the public.
To view the recall, including product photos, visit: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser - 60ml Bottle Schwartz Family Co Pty Ltd
If it is suspected someone has swallowed the hand sanitiser, immediately call the Poisons Information Centre for information and advice on 13 11 26.
Residents of NSW can dispose of the Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser in the general waste.
NSW Health reminds the community to use hand-sanitiser products as they are intended and follow the product label instructions.
NSW Health recommends all alcohol-based hand sanitiser products are stored safely and out of reach of children. Additionally, when these products are used by young children, it should be under the supervision of an adult.
