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FDA Hand Sanitizer Controversy Resolved
The FDA reversed a fee imposed on distillers who produced emergency hand sanitizer during the pandemic, leading to public pressure and a dropped investigation under HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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The Hill
Distillers who made emergency hand sanitizer during the pandemic were unfairly penalized by the FDA, leading to public outcry and a reversal of the fee, but the FDA under HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra later reopened the issue, leading to further public pressure and a dropped investigation.
2026-06-01 15:00 UTC