The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall involving six hand soap products over possible bacterial contamination.
More than 2,600 cases of liquid and foaming hand soaps are affected.
The products were manufactured by St. Louis-based Intercon Chemical Company.
Intercon began the voluntary recall on June 29.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II on September 11.
Class II recalls involve products that could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. The risk of serious harm is considered low.
Six Hand Soaps Recalled
Consumers should check their bottles for the following products:
- Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe
- Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe
- Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap
- Vestis Foaming Hand Soap Fresh Pear Scent
- Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap
- Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap With Moisturizers
The two Intercon-branded products are of particular concern.
They may contain several bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens.
The remaining four products may also be contaminated, but specific bacterial strains were not identified.
Health Risks
Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause infections in the blood, lungs and urinary tract.
People with weakened immune systems may face a higher risk of serious infection.
Consumers should avoid using affected products until they confirm whether their bottle matches the recalled lot numbers.
Check These Lot Numbers
Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe: AF97312, 26-01001, 26-01803
Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe: 26-01001, 26-01803
Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap: BF97303, BF97304, BF97305
Vestis Foaming Hand Soap Fresh Pear Scent: 26-03091
Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap: C3576, 26-01804
Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap With Moisturizers: 26-01001
The recalled products were distributed to 20 recipients across several US states.
The distribution included wholesalers and one retailer in California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
Consumers should check both the UPC and lot number before using any potentially affected soap.
