CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 14 May 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lemon Verbena Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled
Mangiacotti is recalling Lemon Verbena Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Dec 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1303-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68136
- Recalling firm
- Mangiacotti, Attleboro, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Dec 2013
- FDA classified
- 6 May 2014
- Reported
- 14 May 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Hand Sanitizer
Timeline
| 27 Dec 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 May 2014 | Classified by FDA | +130 days |
| 14 May 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of bacteria was found, Serratia liquefaciens.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Mangiacotti - Lemon Verbena Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl. Oz., 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005306, Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%, Dist by: Mangiacotti, Attleboro, MA 02703.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of bacteria was found, Serratia liquefaciens.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code: 13348
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 68136This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Ocean Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled by Mangiacotti | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Clementine Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide |
More recalls from Mangiacotti
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Clementine Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ocean Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled by Mangiacotti | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ginger Lime Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Pomegranate Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free spray recalled | Mangiacotti | Sterility | Nationwide |