Six hand soaps have been recalled in 16 states, including California, because of possible bacterial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
The voluntary recall began in June and was upgraded Sept. 11, the agency said.
A Class II recall like the one in this case means that using the product may produce temporary health consequences but the probability of a serious health issue is remote, the FDA said.
Here’s what to know:
Which products were recalled in California? Why?
The recalled soaps include Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap, Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent, Laura Lynn honey apple crisp Liquid Hand Soap and Laura Lynn Foaming pear scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers.
Where was recalled soap sold?
The soaps were distributed by Intercon Chemical Co. of St. Louis to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company, the FDA said.
Along with California, the products were sold in Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin, the agency said.
What should I do if I purchased the recalled soap?
If you purchased recalled soap, stop using it and dispose of it properly, the FDA said.
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This story was originally published September 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM.
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Allison Gibson is the service journalism and consumer editor for The Sacramento Bee. She joined The Bee in 2026 after spending four years at a newspaper in Santa Rosa. She has spent most of her career in TV newsrooms across the country, including a 24-hour local cable news channel and an NBC affiliate in Iowa. She grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Ohio University.