Hand sanitizers have been growing in popularity for years, with big brands such as Purell becoming household names. Some even come in kid-friendly packaging, colours and scents.

Hand sanitizers have come under scrutiny lately with more than 50 brands now recalled by Health Canada. But they're still safe and effective when made and used properly, Canadian experts say.

Hand sanitizers have come under scrutiny lately with more than 50 brands now recalled by Health Canada, leading some to wonder about the safety of products they’re using daily.

Health Canada is warning people not to use ‘Bodico Hand Sanitizer’ after two recent Ontario deaths have been linked to the product.

The introduction of hand sanitizers improved hand hygiene tremendously, not only because it was so effective, but it was also easier and faster than regular handwashing. It’s really helped in terms of ...

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Saskatchewan is expecting to spend more than $100,000 to get rid of more than 350,000 litres of hand sanitizer that’s sitting in a Regina warehouse. Manitoba spent more than $462,000 to ...

Ditch the hand sanitizer if you're BBQing. Here's why Mia GordonVideo Journalist, British Columbia Published on Apr. 15, 2020, 12:29 PM Updated on May. 12, 2025, 10:45 AM ...

Hand sanitizer alone isn't enough to protect you from norovirus, experts say. So it's important to know how to stay safe and wash your hands properly.

As recall list grows, here are some hand sanitizer dos and don’ts By Julia Wong Global News Posted September 7, 2020 1:55 pm Updated September 7, 2020 8:14 pm ...