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Hand Sanitizer

Chambersburg, PA
Police & Fire
PA Child Who Drank Hand Sanitizer — AGAIN— Hospitalized PA Child Who Drank Hand Sanitizer — AGAIN— Hospitalized
PA Child Who Drank Hand Sanitizer — Again— Hospitalized An 8-year-old Pennsylvania who girl drank hand sanitizer yet again was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, according to authorities and the girl's father. The girl was found by her father, Robert Williams in their home on Connellsville Road in Fayette City around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, Pennsylvania state police in Bell Vernon detailed in a release.  The child’s father told troopers that she drank an “unknown amount of hand sanitizer." EMS arrived and troopers assisted in her care until she could be taken to a hospital.  The girl was rushed to Penn Highlands Mon Val…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brentwood, NY
Business
Nationwide Recall Issued For Hand Sanitizer Brand Due To Potential Contamination Nationwide Recall Issued For Hand Sanitizer Brand Due To Potential Contamination
Nationwide Recall Issued For Hand Sanitizer Brand Due To Potential Contamination A company has recalled bottles of hand sanitizer that may be contaminated with methanol. Adam's Polishes LLC recalled several lots of Adam’s Polishes Hand Sanitizer after FDA testing found that lot 133475 contains undeclared methanol, the company announced on Saturday, Nov. 5. Find the list of recalled lot numbers here. The hand sanitizer products were distributed nationwide to online customers between June 2020 and March 2022, Adam's Polishes said.  The company said those who accidentally ingest the products are at risk of methanol poisoning, which can cause comas, seizure…

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by Nicole Valinote
White Plains, NY
Business
Disney-Branded Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Carcinogens Disney-Branded Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Carcinogens
Disney-Branded Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Carcinogens Two Disney-branded hand sanitizer products are being recalled after they were found to contain carcinogens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Best Brands Consumer Products is voluntarily recalling two finished product lots of “The Mandalorian Hand Sanitizer,” available in green and blue formulations, and bottles of “Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer” that come with a blue product. According to the FDA, testing found the presence of benzene in The Mandalorian hand sanitizer product and methanol in the Mickey Mouse hand sanitizer product. The recalled lots were produced by a t…

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by Zak Failla
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Medical Hazmat Emergency Reported In Camden, At Least 64 Schoolchildren Get Sick (DEVELOPING) Medical Hazmat Emergency Reported In Camden, At Least 64 Schoolchildren Get Sick (DEVELOPING)
Medical Hazmat Emergency Reported In Camden, At Least 64 Schoolchildren Get Sick (Developing) A "medical hazmat" incident was reported at a day. care center and elementary school in the City of Camden, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. There was a report at about noon on Wednesday, March 30 that a child had drunk milk contaminated with hand sanitizer at St|Riletta T. Cream Early Childhood Center at 1875 Mulford St. There was an earlier unconfirmed report that busloads of hazmat victims had been transported to Cooper University Hospital. School officials later confirmed that at least 64 students were impacted by the incident, which purportedly involved …

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance
Don't Drink It: 150K Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer Recalled Due To Water Bottle Resemblance Federal officials are cautioning Americans to be wary of a hand sanitizer that was packaged to resemble bottled water bottles and is now subject to a massive recall. American Screening announced that it is voluntarily recalling 153,336 units of hand sanitizer sold nationwide that contains 70 percent ethyl alcohol packaged in 8-ounce containers that could pose the risk of consumption. According to the FDA, the product has a small water bottle shape with a black flip-top cap or clear cap with a blue pouring spout. It also has the UPC code 8 4005051579 2. The recalled products have expirati…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Don't Use Certain Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals, FDA Says COVID-19: Don't Use Certain Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals, FDA Says
Covid-19: Don't Use Certain Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals, FDA Says The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning some Americans against using a certain hand sanitizer that could potentially contain high levels of potentially cancer-causing chemicals. An alert was issued by the FDA this week advising that it found unacceptable levels of benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal contaminants in certain artnaturals brand scent-free hand sanitizer labeled with “DIST. by artnaturals Gardena, CA 90248.” According to the FDA, consumers should not use any artnaturals hand sanitizer products, saying the company has not replied to the FDA to help identif…

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by Zak Failla
Springfield, MA
News
Thanksgiving Cancelled? Tips For A Safer Celebration During COVID-19 Thanksgiving Cancelled? Tips For A Safer Celebration During COVID-19
Thanksgiving Cancelled? Tips For A Safer Celebration During Covid-19 Thanksgiving can carry on this year, despite a surge in COVID-19 infections, but for celebrations to be safe, Massachusetts and the Centers for Disease Control have some suggestions. For starters, the CDC would prefer if everyone stayed home this Thanksgiving and had virtual feasts via Zoom with friends and family. But recognizing many people are going to see their loved ones on Thanksgiving, the CDC offered advice. In a new public information blast, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminded Bay State residents that: - No more than 10 people can attend a private indoor party,…

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
News
COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You
Covid-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You As stores sell out of staple items - such as toilet paper and hand soap - ahead of what could be another isolating COVID-19 winter, there’s a website that helps people locate difficult to find items in their areas. It’s called InStok. The website and accompanying app were recently developed by two University of Texas students who saw their parents struggle to find hand sanitizer and other popular items in March. InStok tracks the availability of in-demand items at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, eBay, CVS, and Walgreens. The results are local and include price estimates. The app is available …

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
News
COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You
Covid-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You As stores sell out of staple items - such as toilet paper and hand soap - ahead of what could be another isolating COVID-19 winter, there’s a website that helps people locate difficult to find items in their areas. It’s called InStok. The website and accompanying app were recently developed by two University of Texas students who saw their parents struggle to find hand sanitizer and other popular items in March. InStok tracks the availability of in-demand items at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, eBay, CVS, and Walgreens. The results are local and include price estimates. The app is available …

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by Kristin Palpini
Hartford, CT
Business
COVID-19: Shoppers Stockpiling Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer Amid Uptick In Cases COVID-19: Shoppers Stockpiling Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer Amid Uptick In Cases
Covid-19: Shoppers Stockpiling Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer Amid Uptick In Cases As Connecticut’s COVID-19 rate reaches 4.1 percent, a new study says that people are beginning to restock their pandemic supplies. This includes toilet paper and hand sanitizer, which are still widely available. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, retail data analyst Inmar Intelligence said that 57 percent of shoppers are considering replenishing their stockpile of goods originally created at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Another 54 percent of shoppers said they plan to always keep a stockpile of goods from now on due to concern that another emergency or pandemic could arise. The survey found …

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
Business
COVID-19: Shoppers Stockpiling Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer For Winter COVID-19: Shoppers Stockpiling Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer For Winter
Covid-19: Shoppers Stockpiling Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer For Winter As Massachusetts reaches 150,000 COVID-19 incidents, a new study says that people are beginning to restock their pandemic supplies. This includes toilet paper and hand sanitizer, which are still widely available. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, retail data analyst Inmar Intelligence said that 57 percent of shoppers are considering replenishing their stockpile of goods originally created at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Another 54 percent of shoppers said they plan to always keep a stockpile of goods from now on due to concern that another emergency or pandemic could arise. The survey found…

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by Kristin Palpini
Torrington, CT
News
COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning
Covid-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has now grown to more than 75 products being recalled. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin, according to FDA said. The agency said it's aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with me…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
News
COVID-19: Connecticut Unveils Guidelines For Reopenings In Four Business Sectors COVID-19: Connecticut Unveils Guidelines For Reopenings In Four Business Sectors
Covid-19: Connecticut Unveils Guidelines For Reopenings In Four Business Sectors Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Detailed Rules Now Released For CT Businesses Due To Reopen May 20 A host of guidelines different types of businesses must follow in order to reopen in Connecticut on Wednesday, May 20 amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have been unveiled. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the measures that have been put in place at a news conference late Friday afternoon, May 8. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and David Lehman, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, joined Lamont at the news conference.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Distilleries In Litchfield, Fairfield County Shift To Making Hand Sanitizer COVID-19: Distilleries In Litchfield, Fairfield County Shift To Making Hand Sanitizer
Covid-19: Distilleries In Litchfield, Fairfield County Shift To Making Hand Sanitizer Help has arrived. Some Connecticut distilleries have traded spirits for hand sanitizer as they do their best to help stop the spread of novel coronavirus. SoNo 1420, which has locations throughout Fairfield County, and the Litchfield Distillery have become the latest to use their facilities to produce and distribute hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19 outbreak. According to SoNo, “our gins and vodkas are distilled from 100 percent gluten-free corn to create a 95 percent pure ethanol base,” the owners said. “We are now using this base to make a hand sanitizer using a formulation recommended by…

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by Zak Failla
Middletown, NJ
News
Asbury Park Distillery Swaps Spirits For Hand Sanitizers Asbury Park Distillery Swaps Spirits For Hand Sanitizers
Asbury Park Distillery Swaps Spirits For Hand Sanitizers Many businesses have had to substantially alter their day-to-day operations due to closures and restrictions amid the COVID-19 crisis, and breweries are no exception. Food and alcohol are still the main focus, but some breweries — including Asbury Park Distilling Co. — have halted their spirit production in favor of hand sanitizer. Founded by Fair Lawn native Andy Karas, APDC is offering two free 2-ounce bottles of its hand cleaner to “current retailers and restaurants who remain open to serve the community,” the company wrote in an Instagram post. “If you’re a current partner, please fee…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Business
COVID-19: Long Island Distillery Starts Producing Hand Sanitizer COVID-19: Long Island Distillery Starts Producing Hand Sanitizer
Covid-19: Long Island Distillery Starts Producing Hand Sanitizer A Long Island distiller has all hands on deck as the world continues the fight against the spread of novel coronavirus. Twin Stills Moonshine, located in Riverhead, is trading spirits for hand sanitizer as they work to help stop the spread of COVID-19. To produce the hand sanitizer, the distiller is mixing 100 proof alcohol with aloe vera and boiling it. They then package it in three-ounce bottles for pickup on weekends.  The owners of Twin Stills are also accepting donations of aloe vera and other essentials as they continue to pump out the product. Citing changes in federal law, th…

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by Zak Failla
Bronxville, NY
Lifestyle
COVID-19: With Store Shelves Wiped Clean, Here's How To Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer COVID-19: With Store Shelves Wiped Clean, Here's How To Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Covid-19: With Store Shelves Wiped Clean, Here's How To Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer With commercial hand sanitizing products flying off store shelves as the novel strain of the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, some have started creating their own, homemade version of the liquid. Globally, as of Thursday, March 12, there have been 129,589 confirmed coronavirus cases that resulted in 4,749 deaths. In the United States, there have been 1,364 confirmed cases that resulted in 38 deaths. The Spruce, a website that offers “real-life tips and inspiration to help you make your best home,” has offered tips for how both adults and children can create their own hand s…

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by Zak Failla
Hyde Park, NY
Lifestyle
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries'
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' With fears of the rapidly spreading coronavirus escalating, some retailers are combating empty shelves as many consumers scramble to build “pandemic pantries.” Items like hand sanitizer, food, health care, and other products have been rapidly flying off shelves as concerns of coronavirus continue to preoccupy the nation. Many are also reportedly stocking up on disinfectant wipes, household cleaners, and dry groceries. Consumer market researcher Nielsen said this week that the hoarding of emergency supplies for what’s becoming called “pandemic pantries” began in China and Italy a…

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by Zak Failla
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
New Year, New You? Here's How To Stay Healthy When Hitting The Gym New Year, New You? Here's How To Stay Healthy When Hitting The Gym
New Year, New You? Here's How To Stay Healthy When Hitting The Gym There’s nothing more aggravating than getting sick while trying to stay healthy.  “Common infections to be aware of are skin and soft-tissue infections caused by MRSA or other bacteria; plantar warts caused by viruses like HPV; and fungal skin infections, like athlete’s foot or ringworm,” said Dr. Donald Chen, hospital epidemiologist at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “These are spread by contact with a surface harboring the organisms: gym equipment, gym benches, locker-room floors, shower floors or shared surfaces.”  In w…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Is There A 'Right' Way To Wash Your Hands? Is There A 'Right' Way To Wash Your Hands?
Is There A 'Right' Way To Wash Your Hands? During the height of cold and flu season, using warm soap and water to clean your hands is important to reduce the risk of infection. A seemingly mindless task, washing your hands actually requires a bit of attention to effectively avert contraction. According to Dr. Sheila Nolan, chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the key is to make sure you create a good lather with the soap, wash all surfaces of the hands and then thoroughly rinse.  “I tell kids to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice b…

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