Acme United Corporation Recalls Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Hand Sanitizing Wipes
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Acme United Corporation has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes due to CGMP deviations.
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What Happened
Acme United Corporation, based in Shelton, CT, has initiated a voluntary recall of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes. The recall was triggered by deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated this as a Class II recall, which was officially classified on March 2, 2026.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the following product distributed nationwide within the United States:
- Product Name: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipe (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%)
- Packaging: 1,000 wipes per case
- NDC Number: 0924-7130-00
- Manufacturer Information: Made in USA for Food Service Resources, Flowery Branch, GA
- Affected Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates:
- Lot #: MN12122, Exp. Date Apr 2027
- Lot #: MN27523, Exp. Date Aug 2028
- Lot #: MN30922, Exp. Date Oct 2027
What You Should Do
Consumers, healthcare providers, and distributors who have the affected lots of hand sanitizing wipes should immediately stop using the product. For further information regarding returns or disposal instructions, parties may contact Acme United Corporation at their headquarters: 1 Waterview Dr Ste 200, Shelton, CT 06484.
Why This Matters
CGMP deviations indicate that the manufacturing process did not meet the required standards to ensure the product's safety, quality, and purity. Such deviations can potentially compromise the effectiveness or safety of the drug product.
Source
Information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under recall number D-0377-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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