The sanitizers contain methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed through skin.
The Food and Drug Administration said it has identified at least 77 brands of hand sanitizers that may be toxic.
Regulators have identified the 77 potentially toxic products since June, with two products added to the list just this week, reported Friday. The FDA said instead of ethanol, the tested products contain methanol, or wood alcohol.when absorbed through the skin, and can lead to blindness and hospitalization. It can lead to death if ingested.
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