Thousands of cases of hand soap have been recalled over bacteria fears: See a full list of impacted products
Six different types of hand soap have been recalled due to potential bacteria contamination. Missouri-based Intercon Chemical Co. first issued a series of voluntary recalls on June 29, collectively impacting more than 2,500 cases of hand soap. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently gave the recalls a Class II label. According to the FDA, a Class II recall is “a situation in…
Six distinct brands of hand soap have been recalled due to potential bacterial contamination, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila. The recalls, initiated by Missouri-based Intercon Chemical Co. on June 29, cover over 2,500 cases of hand soap. The FDA classified the recalls as a Class II, indicating a risk of temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Here’s what you need to know about the recalled products.
Affected products include the Intercon Foaming Pear Soap With Aloe (28.7 fl oz), Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap with Aloe (1000mL), Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap, Vestis Foaming Hand Soap in Fresh Pear scent, Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap, and Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers.
The products were sold through 20 consignees, primarily wholesale, and distributed across 15 states, including California, Georgia, Illinois, and North Carolina. Consumers are advised not to use any of these recalled products and to dispose of them immediately.
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