FDA upgrades Intercon hand-soap recall to Class II over bacterial contamination

The Food and Drug Administration has escalated a recall of six hand-soap products from Intercon Chemical Co. to Class II after detecting possible contamination with Pseudomonas and Serratia bacteria. The Missouri-based company initially issued a voluntary recall on June 29, covering shipments to 20 wholesalers and one retailer across 15 states, including North Carolina, Mississippi, and California. Affected items include Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap with Aloe, Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap, Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, and two Laura Lynn variants.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the identified bacteria can cause blood infections, pneumonia, urinary-tract infections and other serious conditions, though they are treatable with antibiotics. Consumers are instructed to stop using the soaps immediately and to contact healthcare providers if illness develops. The FDA’s compliance report confirms the recall remains ongoing and was initiated by Intercon.