Distilleries

Struggling distillers were hit this week with a surprise $14,060 fee from the FDA for producing hand sanitizer during the pandemic — which was waived off on New Year’s Eve by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NBC 7’s Monica Dean explains why the distilleries were being fined in the first place.

Across the country, distilleries are using their raw ingredients to make what so many stores have run out of and what will help keep our hands clean and virus free. NBCLX Storyteller Clark Fouraker goes to one distillery in Texas where they’re handing out bottles to anyone who needs them.

Distilleries are putting their spirits to work to help fill the shortage of hand sanitizers due to the coronavirus outbreak

If you’ve looked for hand sanitizer, you know stores around San Diego are sold out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, two local distillers are coming together to make hand sanitizer and give it to workers who interact with people on a daily basis.