FDA says at least 77 hand sanitizer products may be toxic

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Federal regulators have recalled dozens of hand sanitizers — many widely available through Walmart and other national retailers — because they contain dangerous and potentially deadly levels of wood alcohol. Methanol can be toxic when absorbed through the skin, the agency said in an advisory, and can cause blindness.