Intercon Chemical Company recalls over 2,500 cases of hand soap due to bacteria fears

Intercon Chemical Company, based in Missouri, has issued recalls for six types of hand soap over concerns of bacterial contamination. The recalls, initially announced on June 29, collectively impact more than 2,500 cases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified these recalls as Class II, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The affected products include Intercon Foaming Pear Soap With Aloe (693 cases), Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soup with Aloe (143 cases), Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap (1040 cases), Vestis Foaming Hand Soup, Fresh Pear Scent (225 cases), Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap (301 cases), and Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap With Moisturizers (294 cases). The first two products were recalled due to potential contamination with Pseudomonas and Serratia bacteria, while the others were recalled due to broader bacterial contamination concerns.

These hand soaps were distributed to 20 consignees, including wholesale and retail outlets, across 15 states: California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The specific distribution timeline has not been detailed.

Consumers who have purchased any of these recalled hand soaps are advised to immediately stop using the products and dispose of them. Intercon Chemical Company has notified consignees and the public about the recalls.