FDA recalls hand soap sold in 15 states due to risk of bacteria

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Published September 16, 2026 2:37 PM CDT

FILE-A person uses hand soap before washing their hands. (Photo by Philip Toscano/PA Images via Getty Images)

The Brief

    • A Missouri-based company recalled hand soap products due to possible bacteria contamination.
    • Food and Drug Administration officials said some of the hand soap goods may certain bacteria which can result in infections.
    • Georgia, New York, and Illinois were among the 15 states where the items were recalled.

The Food and Drug Administration issued a report for a recall of six hand soap products distributed to 15 states because of potential bacteria contamination. 

Intercom Chemical Co. of St. Louis initiated a voluntary recall for the items with the FDA noting that two soap goods are possibly contaminated with several types of Pseudomonas and Serratia bacteria, including P. aeruginosa and S. marcescens, which can cause infections.

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FDA officials gave Class II status to the soap products. This designation is issued when using or being exposed to a product may cause temporary or serious medical problems. 

What hand soap products were recalled?

Why you should care:

Food and Drug Administration officials released a list the recalled hand soaps shown here: 

  • Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe: 28.7 fluid ounces, 693 cases.
  • Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe: 1,000 milliliters, 143 cases
  • Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap: 28.7 fluid ounces,1,040 cases
  • Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent: 33.8 fluid ounces, 225 cases.
  • Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap: 8 fluid ounces, 301 cases.
  • Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers, 7.5 fluid ounces: 294 cases.

Where were the hand soap products sold?

Local perspective:

The hand soap items were distributed to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company across 15 states listed below: 

  1. California
  2. Georgia
  3. Illinois
  4. Iowa
  5. Maryland
  6. Mississippi
  7. Nebraska
  8. New York
  9. North Carolina
  10. North Dakota
  11. Pennsylvania
  12. South Carolina
  13. Texas
  14. Washington
  15. Wisconsin

The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Food and Drug Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.


 

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