Some health sanitizers are unsafe, Health Canada says

Avleen K Mokha

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Citizens should stop some hand sanitizers which pose health risks, according to Health Canada. Such sanitizers include industrial-grade ethanol, an ingredient not authorized for use in hand sanitizers.

Today, Health Canada is recalling six new sanitizers: Biologel, eSafe, Hand Sanitizer Alco-San, Healthcare Plus Sanitizing Hand Gel, Manogel, and Sanitagel.

Health Canada maintains a list of unsafe health products. Click here to access the list.