Wipes and Hand Wash Sold at Sobeys, FreshCo, Amazon Canada Recalled

Multiple wipes and hand wash products have been recalled across Canada, affecting major retailers like Sobeys, FreshCo, and Amazon Canada. Health Canada issued recall notices for several All Clean Natural and Co-op Gold Ultra products between March 18 and 19, 2025.

The affected items include wipes and foaming hand wash, sold in both Ontario and Western Canada. Although the health risk is considered low, consumers are urged to review product details.

Recalled Products and Reasons

Health Canada categorized these recalls as Type III, meaning the products are unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. Still, consumers are advised to stop using the affected items.

1. All Clean Ultra Disinfectant Wipes

Issue: May not contain the declared active ingredient (alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride).
Scents: Fragrance-Free and Lemon.
Recall Date: March 19, 2025.

2. Co-op Gold Ultra Disinfectant Wipes

Issue: Missing active ingredient as listed on the label.
Scent: Lemon.
Recall Date: March 19, 2025.

3. All Clean Natural Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash

Issue: No market authorization in Canada.
Scents: Pink Grapefruit, Fresh OJ, North Shore.
Recall Date: March 19, 2025.

4. All Clean Natural Sanitizing Wipes

Issue: Contains undeclared ingredients (quaternary ammonium compounds and isopropyl alcohol).
Recall Date: March 18, 2025.

Where Were the Recalled Items Sold?

The recalled products were available through various retailers, including:

Sobeys
FreshCo
Foodland
Safeway
IGA
Thrifty Foods
Voilà (online delivery)
Amazon Canada

Retailers have removed affected products from store shelves and warehouses. Sobeys distributed the products in Ontario and Western Canada, the spokesperson confirmed.

“Customer safety continues to be our topmost priority,” the spokesperson said.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you purchased any of the recalled items:

Stop using them immediately.
Consult a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.
Report any side effects or complaints to Health Canada’s safety reporting portal.

Consumers should also check lot numbers on packaging and compare them with Health Canada’s official recall lists.

Although these recalls present minimal health risk, it’s important to stay informed and remove potentially affected products from your home. Health Canada continuously monitors these products to ensure public safety and reviews them for compliance.

If you have purchased one of the affected items, follow official guidance and stay updated on any further recalls or safety notices.

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