Overview
- Intercon Chemical Company began a voluntary recall of six hand-soap products on June 29 after concerns about possible bacterial contamination.
- FDA compliance testing confirmed the presence of Pseudomonas and Serratia species in tested lots and the agency reclassified the event as a Class II recall to reflect the risk of medically reversible harm.
- The recall covers six named product presentations with UPCs and lot numbers that were distributed to 19 wholesalers and at least one retail network across 15 states, and more than 2,600 boxes have been removed from commercial distribution.
- Consumers and facility managers are urged to check UPCs and lot numbers, stop using matching units immediately, and seek medical care if they develop signs of infection such as fever, wound redness, breathing trouble, or urinary symptoms.
- Public-health officials note these bacteria commonly live in water and soil but can cause serious bloodstream, lung, or urinary infections in people with weakened immune systems, and the recall may prompt wider inventory checks and replacements at businesses and stores.