LLC Voluntary Recalls Adam's Polishes Hand Sanitizer Due to Potential Contamination With Methanol

Adam's Polishes U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Undeclared Methanol

By Camille Hutchison , Parent Herald Nov 12, 07:45 am

LLC voluntarily issued a recall for 133474 Adam's Polishes Hand Sanitizer to the consumer level. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) testing has recently discovered that the lot or product of Adam's Polishes contains undeclared methanol and is now recalling 19 other lots in an abundance of caution.

The product is used as a hand sanitizer marketed to help lessen bacteria on the skin when both soap and water are not available. This hand sanitizer is packaged in 4oz., 8oz., 16oz., and one-gallon bottles. These bottles are also spray bottles for the 4oz, 8oz, and 16oz, and jugs for the gallon bottles.

The company notified its customers of the recall by email. Consumers who have the Adam's Polishes Hand Sanitizer products should instantly stop using the product and dispose of it based on local regulations. Customers can also email the company with a request for credit at hs@adamspolishes.com. However, you will need to include a photo of the bottle along with the lot number.

You can also visit their website, https://adamspolishes.com/pages/hs-voluntary-recall, to check if your product's lot number is mentioned in the recall. This product was distributed nationwide in the U.S. to internet customers between June 2020 and March 2022.

What is the reason for this product recall?

Individuals who accidentally ingest or drink these products are at risk for methanol poisoning. Substantial methanol ingestion can eventually result in permanent blindness, seizures, permanent damage to the central nervous system (CNS), coma, and death. Up to now, the company has fortunately not received any reports of illness, injury, or other damaging events related to this recall.

Any negative reactions or quality issues experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. You can reach them either online, by regular mail, or by fax. Their office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and their telephone number is 720-812-3460.

You can complete and submit your report online via www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm or by regular mail or fax and can download the form via www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to immediately request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

This recall is being conducted with the proficiency and knowledge of the U.S. FDA.

What is Adam's Polishes?

The company's corporate office, retail sales showroom, and production facility are all based in Boulder Colorado. Adam's Polishes is the leader in "Direct-to-Consumer" marketing and also reaches customers through its own website and Amazon.

Adam Pitale is the one who first started Adam's Polishes in California in 2000. Since then, they have been located in Colorado and have persisted to market premium car care products all over the world. The company offers a wide variety of detailing products and only one of several brands that offer a 100 percent money-back guarantee.

Premium car care products are made in Colorado, USA. The company takes great pride in creating the best products for the consumers as its philosophy is always quality over quantity, per Adam's Polishes.