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FDA issues Class II recall for hand soap in 15 states over bacterial contamination

Intercon Chemical Co. products pose potential health risk; recall covers over 2,500 cases.

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What to know

  • Six types of hand soap from Intercon Chemical Co. are under recall in 15 states due to potential bacterial contamination affecting over 2,500 cases.
  • The FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning temporary or medically reversible health effects are possible.
  • The company first issued voluntary recalls on June 29; the FDA's formal classification came in mid-September.

“a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health …”

FDA · Fast Company ↗

Intercon Chemical Co. Manufacturer of recalled productsFDA Regulatory agency

FDA issues Class II recall for hand soap in 15 states over bacterial contamination
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    FDA upgrades recall to Class II status

    The Food and Drug Administration formally classifies the hand soap recall as Class II, indicating a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.

    1. 2 outlets Hand soap recall: Potential for harmful bacteria triggers FDA's Class II warning

      first by WFAA, 6d ago · also WLOS

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet Hand soap recall issued for products distributed in 15 states, including Illinois

      first by NBC 5 Chicago, 7d ago

    • broadwaybabyto@zeroes.ca

      The food is contaminated. The medical supplies are contaminated. If you’re thinking “I will just wash everything more to be safe”… think again. The soap is contaminated with bacteria. This was always the goal of deregulation. Flood the zone so people can’t keep up. It’s a cull: https:// nypost.com/2026/09/16/lifestyl…

      broadwaybabyto@zeroes.caMastodon5d ago36▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • glen_malley@mstdn.ca

      I didn't think the USA could fall any lower, but how the hell do you manage to make bacteria-infected SOAP? That's literally soap's ONE JOB. https://www. health.com/hand-soap-recall-se ptember-2026-12123997 # shitpost # contamination # soap

      glen_malley@mstdn.caMastodon7d ago17▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • nedhamson1@mastodon.social

      FDA Announces Soap Recall: See the Full List of Affected Products The FDA announced a recall of hand soap sold in multiple states due to potential bacterial contamination. Here’s what consumers should know. — Read on www.goodhousekeeping.com/what-to-buy/sales-shopping-news/a73746801/hand-soap-recall/ http:// nedhamsonsecondlineviewofthene

      nedhamson1@mastodon.socialMastodon6d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Intercon Chemical Co. issues voluntary hand soap recalls — Missouri-based Intercon Chemical Co. voluntarily recalls six different types of hand soap due to potential bacterial contamination, affecting over 2,500 cases across 15 states.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 5 outlets FDA warns recalled hand soaps may contain harmful bacteria

    first by Scripps News, 7d ago · also USA Today, Wales Online, Yahoo News UK, Fast Company

    3 more headlines
  2. 4 outlets Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

    first by WOWT, 7d ago · also The Healthy @Reader's Digest, EatingWell, Wausau Pilot & Review

    4 more headlines
  3. 2 outlets Check these recalled hand soaps in California homes, schools

    first by desertsun.com, 6d ago · also NBC News

    2 more headlines
  4. 2 outlets FDA Announces Hand Soap Recall in 15 States—Thousands of Bottles May Contain Bacteria

    first by Health.com, 7d ago · also Newsweek

    1 more headline

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