Here’s what to know.
Key Points
- The FDA recalled various hand soaps in 15 states due to potential bacterial contamination risks.
- Classified as a Class II recall, affected soaps may cause minor, temporary health issues.
- Dispose of or return recalled soaps; contact the FDA with questions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on various types of hand soap. This is due to a potential bacterial contamination.
The following products are affected by this recall, including their impacted manufacturing codes, lot codes and best-by dates:
| Product name and size | Manufacturing codes | Lot codes | Best-by dates |
| Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap with Aloe, 28.7 fl. oz. | FICCB-HB-4X28-0948 | AF97312; 26-01001; 26-01803 | 01/12/2028; 03/13/2028; 03/28 |
| Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, 1,000 mL (34 fl. oz.) | FICCB-HB-4X1L-0948 | 26-01001; 26-01803 | 03/13/28; 03/28 |
| Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap, 28.7 fl. oz. | FRL01-HB-6X28-0948 | BF97303; BF97304; BF97305 | 02/03/2028; 02/04/2028; 02/05/2028 |
| Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent, 33.8 fl. oz. | FVE60-HB-6X1L-0948 | 26-03091 | 05/28 |
| Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap, 8 fl. oz. | FIN46-HB-12X8-0921 | C3576; 26-01804 | 11/05/26; 03/28 |
| Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers, 7.5 fl. oz. | FIN46-HB-12X7-0948 | 26-01001 | 03/13/28 |
These products were distributed to wholesale and retail locations in these 15 states: Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Check your hand soap, and if it matches any of the above information, dispose of it or return to your place of purchase for a potential refund.
These hand soap products may contain infectious bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia wilting and Serratia nematodiphila. On September 11, this recall was classified by the FDA as a Class II, meaning that it may cause minor, temporary health problems for those that use the soap. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing any health concerns.
For questions about this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).