FDA Issues Class II Recall on Hand Soap Sold Across 15 States Over Serious Bacterial Contamination Risk

The US FDA has classified an ongoing hand soap recall as a Class II action, affecting six products distributed across 15 states. Intercon Chemical Co. of St. Louis initiated the voluntary recall on June 29, and the FDA’s enforcement report dated September 11 confirms the products may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections. Two products tested positive for multiple strains of Pseudomonas and Serratia, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens. The bacteria are common in the environment but can cause severe illness, especially for vulnerable people. The affected items were distributed to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company, including one Laura Lynn brand product sold directly to consumers.