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Hand Soap Recalled: Bacterial Contamination Alert
16 Sep
Summary
- FDA recalls hand soap over potential dangerous bacteria contamination.
- Over 2,600 cases of Intercon Chemical Co. hand soap were recalled.
- Pseudomonas and Serratia strains were detected in some recalled products.
On September 11, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Class II recall for certain foaming hand soap products manufactured by Intercon Chemical Co. This voluntary recall was initiated by the company on June 29, 2026, due to concerns over potential contamination with dangerous bacteria.
The recall encompasses over 2,600 combined cases of hand soap. These products were distributed to 20 consignees, including 19 wholesale distributors and one retail outlet, across 15 different states. Specific bacterial strains identified include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila.
The affected products include Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe and Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, where specific strains were listed. Four other products, Summit 150, Vestis, and two Laura Lynn varieties, are also part of the recall with potential bacterial contamination noted, though specific strains were not detailed in the notice.
