Serious Adverse Health Events, Including Death, Associated with Ingesting Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol — Arizona and New Mexico, May–June 2020
Fifteen cases of methanol poisoning associated with ingesting alcohol-based hand sanitizers were reported in Arizona and New Mexico between May and June 2020, resulting in four deaths and three cases of vision impairment. The report highlights the danger of ingesting hand sanitizers, especially those containing methanol, and emphasizes the importance of public health messaging and clinical awareness for early diagnosis and treatment.