FDA Advises Against Use of Certain Hand Sanitizers Made in Mexico [6/19/2020] the U.S
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BLACK, COMMISSIONER • WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020 • VOL. 103, NO. 14 • © COPYRIGHT 2020 CONSUMER ADVISORY FDA advises against use of certain hand sanitizers made in Mexico [6/19/2020] The U.S. Food and Drug Ad- • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand the rnervouss7ar systemy or death. water are not readily available, the Centers for ministration advises consumers not to use Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589- iv2e0Although1 all persons using these prod- Disease Control and Prevention recommend any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbio- 009-01) n– ucts on their hands are at risk, young chil- consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitiz- chem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the poten- • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced A 1Hand7n dren who accidently ingest these products er that contains at least 60 percent ethanol. tial presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a Sanitizer 80%1 Alcohol0 0 (NDC:t 1h9 74589- and adolescents and adults who drink these FDA remains vigilant and will contin- substance that can be toxic when absorbed 003-01) products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, ue to take action when quality issues arise through the skin or ingested. FDA has iden- • Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer are most at risk for methanol poisoning. with hand sanitizers. Additionally, the agen- tified the following products manufactured (NDC: 74589-001-01) On June 17, 2020, FDA contacted Eskbio- cy is concerned with false and mislead- by Eskbiochem: chem to recommend the company remove its ing claims for hand sanitizers, for example FDA tested samples of Lavar Gel and hand sanitizer products from the market due that they can provide prolonged protection • All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589- CleanCare No Germ. Lavar Gel contains 81 to the risks associated with methanol poi- such as 24-hours against viruses including 002-01) percent (v/v) methanol and no ethyl alcohol, soning. To date, the company has not taken COVID-19, since there is no evidence to sup- • Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: and CleanCare No Germ contains 28 per- action to remove these potentially dangerous port these claims. 74589-007-01) cent (v/v) methanol. Methanol is not an ac- products from the market. Therefore, FDA To date, FDA is not aware of any reports • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand ceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and recommends consumers stop using these of adverse events associated with these hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589- should not be used due to its toxic effects. hand sanitizers and dispose of them imme- sanitizer products. FDA encourages health 008-04) Consumers who have been exposed to diately in appropriate hazardous waste con- care professionals, consumers and patients to • Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: hand sanitizer containing methanol should tainers. Do not flush or pour these products report adverse events or quality problems ex- 74589-006-01) seek immediate treatment, which is criti- down the drain. perienced with the use of hand sanitizers to • The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand cal for potential reversal of toxic effects of FDA reminds consumers to wash their FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting. Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10) methanol poisoning. Substantial methanol hands often with soap and water for at least Find more information and reporting re- • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, 20 seconds, especially after going to the sources online at fda.gov. Find guidelines Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589- headache, blurred vision, permanent blind- bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, for protecting yourself and others from 005-03) ness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to sneezing, or blowing one’s nose. If soap and COVID-19 online at CDC.gov. STUDY: Georgia lost more than 500,000 acres of farmland to development between 2001 and 2016 By Jay Jones in the amount of farmland lost. The study according to the study. important soils – your productive, versatile [email protected] scored each state on policies and programs Billy Van Pelt II, AFT senior director of and resilient soil and your nationally signifi- in place to protect farmland. Georgia scored external relations, noted that agriculture is cant soils for the future of agriculture.” A study showing that farmland in Geor- high on property tax policy but poorly on Georgia’s largest economic sector and ar- Agricultural conservation easements not- gia is among the most threatened in the conservation easement programs and land- gues the state should make agriculture a sig- ed in the study have not been widely used in country is also casting a new light on efforts use planning. nificant part of long-term planning and land Georgia despite funding offered by the U.S. to protect farms from residential and com- In Georgia, the study showed about use. Georgia’s overall agricultural impact on Department of Agriculture through the Ag- mercial development. The study, “Farms Un- 544,000 acres of agricultural land was devel- the state’s economy is $76 billion. Georgia ricultural Conservation Easement Program. der Threat: The State of the States,” was re- oped or used for purposes other than farm- is the top producer of chicken broilers and Under the ACEP, farmers elect to give up leased by the American Farmland Trust this ing and ranching, with most of the loss oc- peanuts in the country and is second highest development rights to their land in exchange year and examined the loss of farmland in curring around metro Atlanta. Of that total, in cotton, pecans and rye. for a conservation easement. The property’s each state between 2001 and 2016. 195,000 acres developed were identified as “It’s not about stopping growth. It’s not easement value is appraised, then the feder- Georgia is ranked fifth in AFT’s study land best suited for growing food and crops, anti-growth. It’s about protecting the most See STUDY, page 11 Please deliver this paid subscription to: Agriculture Published by the Ga. Department of Black, Commissioner W. Gary (Erin White/GDA) PAGE 2 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN – 404-656-3722 – agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020 2004 John Deere 6420, pre- FARM mium cab, heat/AC, tilt steer- ing, radio. Also includes load- MACHINERY er, hay spear, 4WD, pallet fork, Advertise in the Market Bulletin bucket. 3115hrs. Ed Boston Classified advertisements in the Market Bulletin are free to subscribers and limited Please specify if machinery is Hogansville 678-231-9134 to one ad per issue per subscriber number. Ads run a maximum of two consecutive in running condition. 2015 John Deere 5085E trac- issues unless requested otherwise. Advertisements from businesses, corporations, tor, 92hrs, glass cab w/ all ex- dealerships, real estate agents or other commercial entities are not permitted. All TRACTORS tras. 3pt hitch, front forklift, items advertised must be farm-related. 1938 Alis Chalmers WC, re- loader attachment included. Barn kept: $45,000. Stanley built machinery: $6000. 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