CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 7 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
UP & UP kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free recalled by DermaCare
DermaCare is recalling UP & UP kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 9% effective against germs, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Sep 2012 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-034-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63378
- Recalling firm
- DermaCare, Sarasota, FL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 1 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 7 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Hand Sanitizer
Timeline
| 17 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +45 days |
| 7 Nov 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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: Laboratory findings of high total plate count above specification.
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
UP & UP brand, kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 99.9% effective against germs, Apple-cleani, 6.7FL oz (200mL), Distributed by Target Corp., Minneapollis, MN 55403
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: Target
Questions about this recall
Is UP & UP kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 9% effective against germs recalled?
Yes. DermaCare recalled UP & UP kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free, 9% effective against germs on 17 Sep 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-034-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Laboratory findings of high total plate count above specification.
Which lots are affected?
Batch 1782-01059, 2072-01059, and 2082-01195
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from DermaCare
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | UP & UP kid's foaming hand sanitizer, alcohol free recalled by DermaCare | DermaCare | Sterility | Nationwide |