The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) withdrew several batches from Bayer's "Priorin N" due to contain Bacillus Cereus bacteria, which is one of the potential causes of food poisoning.
This action took a place after consumers reported about unpleasant smell in some of the product batches. After consumer reports, the Authority carried out the necessary examinations and analyses to ensure the safety of the product.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued warning against the use of five hand sanitizers gel.
 SFDA has determined that most of the products contain elevated levels of Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) and contain less than the permitted limits of Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) and Isopropyl alcohol (Isopropanol).
The authority has explained that it collected and examined samples of hand sanitizer products from the local markets to ensure their safety.
Laboratory results found that the first product "Genfex" contains elevated levels of Methanol.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned against the use of "Clean Touch Hand Sanitizer Gel" due to contain less than the allowable limits of Isopropyl alcohol.

The SFDA has explained that it collected and examined samples of hand sanitizer products from the local markets to ensure their safety.

Examination results revealed that "Clean Touch Hand Sanitizer Gel" contains less than allowable limits of Isopropanol, which resulting in poor effectiveness of the product.