The FDA reported that on April 5th, 2024, Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba Aloe Balm NV recalled 40 lots of Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain alcohol denatured with Methanol. Aruba Aloe Balm NV has not received any reports of adverse events related to these products. The product is packaged in 12 fl oz (355 mL) dark green plastic bottles with white label reading in part “ARUBA ALOE Hand Sanitizer GEL, 80% Alcohol, Made in Aruba World’s Finest Aloe”, with barcode 0 82252 03300 5. Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel is used to temporarily relieve pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, insect bites, or skin irritations. It is packaged in two sizes: 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottles. Products were distributed between 5/1/2021 and 10/27/2023 and sold online in the US via the Aruba Aloe Balm NV website. Aruba Aloe Balm NV has notified all customers who bought these products by email and has offered a discount coupon for their next purchase. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aruba-aloe-balm-nv-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-aruba-aloe-hand-sanitizer-gel-alcohol-80-and?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
