CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 9 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
UltraCruz Hand Sanitizing Gel Antimicrobial (70% Isopropyl Alcohol) recalled
Santa Cruz Biotechnology is recalling UltraCruz Hand Sanitizing Gel Antimicrobial (70% Isopropyl Alcohol), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Aug 2020 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-1557-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86197
- Recalling firm
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Dallas, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 28 Aug 2020
- Reported
- 9 Sep 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Creams, Ointments & Gels
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 9 Sep 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Subpotent drug
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
UltraCruz Hand Sanitizing Gel Antimicrobial (70% Isopropyl Alcohol), packaged in 3 Fluid Oz./89 mL bottes, Manufactured By Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. 10410 Finnell St. Dallas, TX 75220
Where it was distributed
U.S.A. Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Subpotent drug
Which lots are affected?
Lot#: BF12530, Exp 05/11/2022
Where was it sold?
U.S.A. 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.