The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for various foaming hand soap products sold across more than a dozen states due to potential contamination with dangerous bacteria. The recall, announced on September 11, 2026, affects products manufactured by Saint Louis-based Intercon Chemical Co., which originally initiated a voluntary recall of six hand soap items on June 29, 2026.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating that the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health issues. According to the regulatory notice, over 2,600 combined cases of the hand soap were shipped to 20 consignees across 15 states, including North Carolina, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Texas, and Washington.

The agency identified specific bacterial strains including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila. The contamination was confirmed in two Intercon-branded products: Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe and Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe.

Four other products - Summit 150, Vestis, and two varieties of Laura Lynn - were also recalled over potential bacterial contamination, although specific bacterial strains were not detailed in the notice. Health authorities continue to monitor the distribution channels to ensure all affected batches are completely removed from the market.