Health Canada is recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers that contain ingredients “not acceptable for use” that may pose health risks.The organization says hand sanitizers with “unacceptable types” of ethanol or denaturants have not been approved for use in sanitizers in Canada, and their safety and efficacy have not been established.
Health Canada expands hand sanitizer recall over industrial-strength ethanol Denaturants are ingredients added to ethanol to make it unfit for human consumption.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Health Canada says possible reactions to the ingredients include skin irritation, eye irritation, upper respiratory system irritation and headaches.Health Canada has an.