# hand sanitiser

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Five-fold increase in calls about hand sanitiser to poison information hotline in 2020

There were 340 enquiries to the National Poisons Information Centre about hand sanitiser in 2020

15.5k

Dec 16th 2021, 11:41 AM

Department of Agriculture advising all ViraPro sanitary products be returned to supplier on 'precautionary basis'

A notice was issued last night that the ViraPro hand sanitiser being used in schools had been recalled.

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Oct 24th 2020, 9:30 AM

Circle K says the Virapro hand sanitiser was available in its stores but has now been recalled and replaced

The Department of Agriculture said the product – which has been recalled from schools – was a “possible public health concern”.

30.6k

Oct 23rd 2020, 12:21 PM

'I found myself googling Woodies': Some schools were forced to close today over the hand sanitiser recall

The Department of Agriculture had warned that the product was recalled, citing possible public health concerns.

40.2k

Oct 23rd 2020, 12:01 PM

Schools being asked to check hand sanitiser supplier following recall of brand due to possible 'health concerns'

A product recall was issued tonight by the Department of Agriculture on ViraPro hand sanitiser.

93.1k

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Oct 23rd 2020, 7:31 AM

Debunked: No, leaving hand sanitiser in your car during hot weather won’t cause it to catch fire

False claims on Facebook suggests the flammable liquid poses a threat if left in a hot car.

28.9k

Jun 5th 2020, 6:05 AM

Consumer watchdog warns about hand sanitisers and other products that 'are not fit for purpose'

The CCPC says it is monitoring products for sale online.

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Mar 23rd 2020, 5:47 PM