PURELL controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
FDA warning over disease-related marketing claims
The FDA warned GOJO that certain PURELL claims implying effectiveness against diseases were not supported by adequate peer-reviewed, published clinical studies. The matter concerned substantiation and regulatory presentation of claims rather than the ordinary use of sanitizer for hand hygiene.
Risks associated with ingestion and flammability
Media and safety discussions have noted that ingestion of alcohol-based sanitizer can cause intoxication or alcohol poisoning, particularly in children, and that sanitizer is flammable. Product labeling advises keeping it out of children's reach and following handling precautions.