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FDA Warns Consumers in Puerto Rico of Harmful Bacteria in Hand Sanitizers
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, March 21st, 2010
The products are manufactured by Puerto Rico Beverage Inc. of Maunabo, and distributed by Lord Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bee International Distributors, and Morales Distributors Inc. The hand sanitizers are distributed only in Puerto Rico.
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