Check your bathroom now—hand soap has been recalled in 15 states due the possible presence of bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).1

The soaps were initially recalled on June 29, after some were found to be potentially contaminated with bacteria, including several species of Pseudomonas and Serratia.

On Sept. 11, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II, meaning the hand soap is unlikely to cause serious health consequences but may cause temporary or reversible effects.

Which Hand Soap Was Recalled?

Two of the recalled soaps were sold directly to consumers at Ingles Markets:

Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap

• Size: 8 fl oz
• UPC: 086854074305
• Manufacturing code: FIN46-HB-12X8-0921
• Lot codes: C3576, 26-01804
• Best-by dates: 11/05/26, 03/28
• Affected quantity: 301 cases
• Reason for recall: potential bacterial contamination

Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers

• Size: 7.5 fl oz
• UPC: 08685407408
• Manufacturing code: FIN46-HB-12X7-0948
• Lot code: 26-01001
• Best-by date: 03/13/28
• Affected quantity: 294 cases
• Reason for recall: potential bacterial contamination

The other four affected soaps were distributed to wholesalers:

Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe

• Size: 28.7 fl oz
• UPC: 789745002981
• Manufacturing code: FICCB-HB-4X28-0948
• Lot codes: AF97312, 26-01001, 26-01803
• Best-by dates: 01/12/2028, 03/13/2028, 03/28
• Affected quantity: 693 cases
• Reason for recall: potential contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila

Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe

• Size: 1000 mL (34 fl oz)
• UPC: 789745002615
• Manufacturing code: FICCB-HB-4X1L-0948
• Lot codes: 26-01001, 26-01803
• Best-by dates: 03/13/28, 03/28
• Affected quantity: 143 cases
• Reason for recall: potential contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila

Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap

• Size: 28.7 fl oz
• UPC: 810080570030
• Manufacturing code: FRL01-HB-6X28-0948
• Lot codes: BF97303, BF97304, BF97305
• Best-by dates: 02/03/2028, 02/04/2028, 02/05/2028
• Affected quantity: 1,040 cases
• Reason for recall: potential bacterial contamination

Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent

• Size: 33.8 fl oz
• UPC: 810080570405
• Manufacturing code: FVE60-HB-6X1L-0948
• Lot code: 26-03091
• Best-by date: 05/28
• Affected quantity: 225 cases
• Reason for recall: potential bacterial contamination

In all, 20 companies (19 wholesalers and one retailer) sold the soaps in North Carolina, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Texas, and Washington.

What You Should Do

The FDA did not provide specific instructions, but as a Class II recall, the safest option is to stop using any affected hand soap, throw it away, and request a refund from the place of purchase.

When people use contaminated soap, bacteria can enter the body through cuts and cracks in the skin and lead to infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. The specific strains found in the recalled soap, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens, can cause infections like pneumonia and urinary tract infections (UTIs)