ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified an ongoing voluntary recall of six hand soap products made by Intercon Chemical Co. as Class II, citing potential bacterial contamination that could lead to temporary or medically reversible health issues.
The classification, issued in a September 11 enforcement report and widely reported on September 16, elevates the risk level for products first recalled by the company on June 29. Class II means use of the products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, though the chance of serious outcomes is considered remote.
Two of the soaps — Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe and Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe — may contain specific bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila.
Affected Products
- Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, 28.7 fl oz (UPC 789745002981)
- Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, 1000 mL
- Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap, 28.7 fl oz
- Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent, 33.8 fl oz
- Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap, 8 fl oz
- Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers, 7.5 fl oz
More than 2,600 cases were distributed across 15 states. Consumers should stop using these products immediately and discard them.
FDA Class II recall of six Intercon Chemical hand soaps distributed in 15 states for potential bacterial contamination (Pseudomonas/Serratia in two). Check UPCs/lots and discard if match.
— Recall Alert (@recallalert) September 17, 2026
Based on the FDA enforcement report and company announcements from September 2026.
