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news.FDA has warned consumers in Puerto Rico that two hand sanitizers 'Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer' with Aloe Vera (10fl. oz. or 1 gallon bottles) and 'MD Quality Hand Sanitizer' with Aloe Vera (10fl oz. bottles) contain high levels of a bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia, that can cause serious infections in humans.
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FDA said that the products are manufactured by Puerto Rico Beverage of Maunabo and distributed by Lord Pharmaceuticals, Bee International Distributors and Morales Distributors. The hand sanitizers are distributed only in Puerto Rico.
Although no adverse effects with these products have been reported to the FDA, the agency is recommending that consumers not use them and throw them away.
Reportedly, a recent FDA inspection of the Puerto Rico Beverage facility found serious problems in meeting the FDA’s current good manufacturing practice requirements.