Hand Sanitizers Don't Fight Superbug, FDA Says

Hand Sanitizers Don't Fight Superbug, FDA Says | FDA Sends Warning Letters to 4 Hand-Sanitizer Companies | My Health News Daily

Sometimes the maker of a hand sanitizer will reach too far. Four companies that say their products, including hand sanitizers, can prevent infection from the superbug MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, have been issued warning letters by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the federal agency announced today (April 20).

Since the products, which are all nonprescription, claim to prevent disease, they are classified as drugs, which are within the purview of the FDA. The agency said it does not have sufficient evidence that these particular products are safe and effective for these purposes.