ACME UNITED CORPORATION Recalls WP WipesPlus Hand Sanitizing Wipes Due to Manufacturing Deviations

What Happened

ACME UNITED CORPORATION, based in Shelton, Connecticut, has initiated a voluntary recall of WP WipesPlus Hand Sanitizing Wipes. The recall was prompted by Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations discovered during the manufacturing process. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves WP WipesPlus Hand Sanitizing Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5x7 size, 100 count containers. The products were distributed nationwide within the United States and are labeled for Progressive Products, Rye Brook, NY.

Product Details:

• Brand/Product Name: WP WipesPlus Hand Sanitizing Wipes
• NDC Number: 67151-727-01
• Recall Number: D-0372-2026

Affected Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates:

• Lot #: MN27922, MN21722, MN21822 (Expiration: July 2027)
• Lot #: MN27422, MN27522 (Expiration: September 2027)
• Lot #: MN25422 (Expiration: August 2027)
• Lot #: MN27922 (Expiration: September 2027)

What You Should Do

Consumers who possess the affected hand sanitizing wipes should stop using them immediately. For further information regarding returns or disposal instructions, consumers may contact ACME UNITED CORPORATION at their headquarters located at 1 Waterview Dr Ste 200, Shelton, CT 06484. The firm originally initiated the recall notification via letter on January 20, 2026.

Why This Matters

Adherence to CGMP regulations is essential to ensure that drug products like hand sanitizers are manufactured under safe and consistent conditions. Deviations from these standards can compromise the quality, identity, and purity of the product, potentially rendering it ineffective or unsafe for consumer use.

Source

This information is based on official recall data provided by the FDA.