Alcoholada Gel, Pain Relieving Gel, 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride, packaged in (a) 8.5 fl oz (251 mL) plastic bottle UPC 0 82252 03120 9 (b) 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottle, UPC 0 82252 34030 1 , Manufactured in Aruba by Aruba Aloe Balm Inc., Pitastraat 115, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: March 23, 2024 Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. Other Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot, expiry: (a) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024; 25976, Exp 8/11/2024; 26150, Exp 9/11/2024; 26473, Exp 11/25/2024; 26553, Exp 12/11/2024; 27318, Exp 5/10/2025; 27481, Exp 6/15/2025; 27660, Exp 7/15/2025; 27839, Exp 8/5/2025; 28121, Exp 10/7/2025; 28152, Exp 10/18/2025; 28355, Exp 12/17/2025; 28761, Exp 2/22/2026; 29088, Exp 4/1/2026; 29510, Exp 5/11/2026; 29558, Exp 5/13/2026; 29728, Exp 6/3/2026; 30339, Exp 9/13/2026; 30563, Exp 10/27/2026. (b) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024; 25976, Exp 8/11/2024; 26150, Exp 9/11/2024; 26553, Exp 12/11/2024; 26696, Exp 1/8/2025; 27318, Exp 5/10/2025; 27481, Exp 6/15/2025; 27660, Exp 7/15/2025; 27839, Exp 8/5/2025; 28281, Exp 11/30/2025; 28355, Exp 12/17/2025; 28761, Exp 2/22/2026; 29088, Exp 4/1/2026; 29728, Exp 6/3/2026; 30086, Exp 7/26/2026; 30339, Exp 9/13/2026; 30563, Exp 10/27/2026.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Aruba Aloe Balm N.V.
Reason for Recall:
Chemical Contamination: Product manufactured with ethanol API that contains methanol
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Alcoholada Gel, Pain Relieving Gel, 0.5% Lidocaine Hydrochloride, packaged in (a) 8.5 fl oz (251 mL) plastic bottle UPC 0 82252 03120 9 (b) 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottle, UPC 0 82252 34030 1 , Manufactured in Aruba by Aruba Aloe Balm Inc., Pitastraat 115, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot, expiry: (a) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024; 25976, Exp 8/11/2024; 26150, Exp 9/11/2024; 26473, Exp 11/25/2024; 26553, Exp 12/11/2024; 27318, Exp 5/10/2025; 27481, Exp 6/15/2025; 27660, Exp 7/15/2025; 27839, Exp 8/5/2025; 28121, Exp 10/7/2025; 28152, Exp 10/18/2025; 28355, Exp 12/17/2025; 28761, Exp 2/22/2026; 29088, Exp 4/1/2026; 29510, Exp 5/11/2026; 29558, Exp 5/13/2026; 29728, Exp 6/3/2026; 30339, Exp 9/13/2026; 30563, Exp 10/27/2026. (b) 25253, Exp 5/1/2024; 25976, Exp 8/11/2024; 26150, Exp 9/11/2024; 26553, Exp 12/11/2024; 26696, Exp 1/8/2025; 27318, Exp 5/10/2025; 27481, Exp 6/15/2025; 27660, Exp 7/15/2025; 27839, Exp 8/5/2025; 28281, Exp 11/30/2025; 28355, Exp 12/17/2025; 28761, Exp 2/22/2026; 29088, Exp 4/1/2026; 29728, Exp 6/3/2026; 30086, Exp 7/26/2026; 30339, Exp 9/13/2026; 30563, Exp 10/27/2026.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0459-2024

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