FDA Announces Soap Recall: See the Full List of Affected Products

FDA issued a Class II recall on September 11 for six hand soap products from Intercon Chemical Co. distributed across 15 states. The original recall happened on June 29 due to potential bacterial contamination.
Two soap variants contained harmful bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens, which can cause serious infections like pneumonia, UTIs, and blood infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
Consumers should identify recalled products by UPC codes and lot numbers listed for Intercon, Clearly Better, Summit, Vestis, and Laura Lynn brands, then stop use immediately and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

On September 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an enforcement report that gave Class II status to an ongoing voluntary recall by Intercon Chemical Co. of St. Louis for six hand soap products distributed to 15 states. The recall started on June 29.

The FDA reports that two of the recalled soaps are potentially contaminated with several types of Pseudomonas and Serratia bacteria, including P. aeruginosa and S. marcescens, which can cause infections. A Class II recall is issued when using or being exposed to a product could cause temporary or reversible medical issues, but where the probability of serious adverse health problems is remote.

The hand soap was distributed to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company across 15 states. The affected states are California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Many of the products may be in use at businesses or in public places, and one product (under the Laura Lynn brand) was shipped to retail for consumers to buy directly.

How can you identify the recalled hand soap products?

Here’s the specific information to know:

Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe

Size: 28.7 fl oz
UPC: 789745002981
Lot codes: AF97312, 26-01001, 26-01803
Best by dates: 01/12/2028, 03/13/2028, 03/28
Amount of recalled product: 693 cases
Risk: Potential contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila bacteria.

Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe

Size: 1,000 mL–34 fl oz
UPC: 789745002615
Lot codes: 26-01001, 26-01803
Best by dates: 03/13/28, 03/28
Amount of recalled product: 143 cases
Risk: Potentially contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila.

Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap

Size: 28.7 fl oz
Lot codes: BF97303, BF97304, BF97305
UPC: 810080570030
Best by dates: 02/03/2028, 02/04/2028, 02/05/2028
Amount of recalled product: 1,040 cases
Risk: Potential bacterial contamination

Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent

Size: 33.8 fl oz
UPC: 810080570405
Lot code: 26-03091
Best by date: 05/28
Amount of recalled product: 225 cases
Risk: Potential bacterial contamination

Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap

Size: 8 fl oz
UPC: 086854074305
Lot codes: C3576, 26-01804
Best by dates: 11/05/26, 03/28
Amount of recalled product: 301 cases
Risk: Potential bacterial contamination

Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers

Size: 7.5 fl oz
UPC: 08685407408
Lot code: 26-01001
Best by date: 03/13/28
Amount of recalled product: 294 cases
Risk: Potential bacterial contamination

How could using the recalled hand soap make you sick?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pseudomonas are a group of bacteria that are found in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is the most likely type of bacterium to cause blood infections, pneumonia, or urinary tract infections. Serratia marcescens bacteria can also cause blood infections, pneumonia, and UTIs, plus eye, stomach, brain, bone, and heart infections.

Both types of bacteria can be resistant to antibiotics.

You're at higher risk for getting sick from either type of bacteria if you have a weakened immune system, an underlying disease such as cancer or diabetes, or if you've been on antibiotics for a long time.