Hand Soap Recall in 15 States: Six Products to Check

A federal recall involving nearly 2,700 cases of liquid and foaming hand soap has been classified as a Class II recall after potential bacterial contamination was identified. The products were made by Intercon Chemical Co. and distributed to 20 consignees—19 wholesalers and one retailer—across 15 states.

The recall began on June 29, 2026, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified it as Class II on September 11. That classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, while the probability of serious harm is considered remote. Consumers should still stop using any bottle that matches the listed product, UPC and code information.

What products are included in the hand soap recall?

Six products appear in FDA Enforcement Report event 99466. Two Laura Lynn soaps were distributed through Ingles Markets, while the other products went through wholesalers. Because wholesale soap may be placed in workplaces, healthcare facilities, restaurants or other shared restrooms, readers should check both household bottles and refill containers used outside the home.

Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap

Size: 8 fluid ounces
UPC: 086854074305
Manufacturing code: FIN46-HB-12X8-0921
Lot codes: C3576 and 26-01804
Best-by dates: November 5, 2026, and March 2028
Affected quantity: 301 cases

Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers

Size: 7.5 fluid ounces
UPC reported in the FDA-derived listings: 08685407408
Manufacturing code: FIN46-HB-12X7-0948
Lot code: 26-01001
Best-by date: March 13, 2028
Affected quantity: 294 cases

Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap with Aloe

Size: 28.7 fluid ounces
UPC: 789745002981
Manufacturing code: FICCB-HB-4X28-0948
Lot codes: AF97312, 26-01001 and 26-01803
Best-by dates: January 12, 2028; March 13, 2028; and March 2028
Affected quantity: 693 cases

Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap with Aloe

Size: 1,000 milliliters (34 fluid ounces)
UPC: 789745002615
Manufacturing code: FICCB-HB-4X1L-0948
Lot codes: 26-01001 and 26-01803
Best-by dates: March 13, 2028, and March 2028
Affected quantity: 143 cases

Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap

Size: 28.7 fluid ounces
UPC: 810080570030
Manufacturing code: FRL01-HB-6X28-0948
Lot codes: BF97303, BF97304 and BF97305
Best-by dates: February 3, February 4 and February 5, 2028
Affected quantity: 1,040 cases

Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent

Size: 33.8 fluid ounces
UPC: 810080570405
Manufacturing code: FVE60-HB-6X1L-0948
Lot code: 26-03091
Best-by date: May 2028
Affected quantity: 225 cases

Which states received the recalled soap?

The FDA report says the products were distributed in California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The report does not identify the 19 wholesale outlets, so the state list is not a substitute for checking the actual label and codes.

Why the contamination matters

The two Intercon-branded pear soaps and the Clearly Better product were associated with possible contamination involving several Pseudomonas and Serratia species, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens. The other four products were listed for potential bacterial contamination without the same organism-level detail.

The CDC says Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause infections in the blood, lungs, urinary tract and other parts of the body, with the highest risk typically seen in healthcare settings and among people with open wounds or medical devices. Cleveland Clinic notes that Serratia marcescens infections are also more likely to affect people with weakened immune systems or those receiving care in hospitals or long-term facilities.

That context does not mean everyone who used the soap will become ill. The FDA’s Class II classification specifically indicates that serious consequences are unlikely. However, contaminated soap can contact cuts, cracked skin, eyes or medical equipment, so matching bottles should be removed from use.

What to do if your soap matches

Stop using the soap immediately.
Photograph the front label, UPC, lot or manufacturing code and best-by date.
Keep the bottle closed and separate it from other soap until the seller or recalling company provides disposal or return instructions.
Contact the place of purchase or Intercon Chemical Co. to ask about the available remedy.
Clean the dispenser area and wash your hands with an unaffected product.
If anyone develops signs of infection or has a weakened immune system, open wound or medical device, contact a healthcare professional for individualized advice.

Do not identify a bottle by scent or color alone. Similar-looking pear and honey soaps outside these exact product and code combinations are not automatically included. The safest check uses the brand, container size, UPC, lot or manufacturing code and best-by date together.

Replacing a recalled soap bottle

A replacement does not have to be a sensor dispenser, but a sealed, easy-to-clean pump can reduce shared contact points. One currently available option is the simplehuman touch-free rechargeable soap dispenser. Use it only with soap that is not part of this recall, and clean the reservoir according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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The bottom line

This recall is easy to miss because four of the six products moved through wholesalers rather than a clearly named national retail chain. Check refill jugs and shared-restroom supplies as carefully as bottles at home. If the brand, size and codes match, stop use and contact the seller or manufacturer. Readers should rely on the FDA event record for any later status or remedy update.