Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 29, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- AFCO
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- AFCO
- Product type
- Isopropyl Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
- Model numbers
- Lot # C2432725, Lot # C2508304, Lot # C2509304
- Sizes
- 4x1 Gallon Case, 5 Gallon Pail, 55 Gallon Drum
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 29, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
October 15, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
cGMP deviations: The recall was initiated because required receipt testing of incoming alcohol components used to manufacture the listed hand sanitizers was not performed, so methanol risk could not be excluded.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact Acuity Specialty Products, Inc. or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
AFCO hand sanitizer 5515 is sold for hand hygiene in workplaces and homes. It is an isopropyl alcohol-based formulation packaged in multiple configurations.
Why This Is Dangerous
The recall cites cGMP deviations that prevented methanol risk from being ruled out in the final product.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers and healthcare providers must stop use immediately. The exposure risk could be significant, though no injuries have been reported.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check lot numbers on the product packaging for C2432725, C2508304, or C2509304.
- Verify AFCO branding and 550 Development Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 on the label.
- Note the package configurations: 4x1 Gallon Case, 5 Gallon Pail, or 55 Gallon Drum.
Where to find product info
Refer to the FDA recall page and Acuity Specialty Products guidance for next steps and potential refunds or replacements.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing may take several weeks; follow official instructions from Acuity Specialty Products.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate by contacting the FDA recall helpline or your local health department.
- Document communications with the supplier and retain recall materials.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy sanitizers from reputable brands with clear ingredient labeling.
- Check batch codes and lot numbers before purchase.
- Prefer products with USP or other recognized safety certifications.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, photos of packaging, your purchase details, and all correspondence with the manufacturer.
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Product Details
Lot numbers affected: C2432725, C2508304, C2509304. Package configurations include 4x1 Gallon Case, 5 Gallon Pail, and 55 Gallon Drum. Sold nationwide across the US. Manufactured by AFCO, 550 Development Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Recall number D-0005-2026. Status: ACTIVE. Recall date: 2025-09-29. Report date: 2025-10-15.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Product 5515 Isopropyl Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
- Lot numbers C2432725, C2508304, C2509304
- US nationwide distribution
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