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FDA recalls popular soap in 15 states over bacteria

Almost 2,700 cases of soap, including Laura Lynn honey apple crisp Liquid Hand Soap pictured above, are being recalled after being sold in 15 different states. ©Image Credit: Ingles

We've got another product recall, and this one is a bit of a surprise. A large Class II recall of soaps has been issued by the FDA because of a possible bacterial contamination. Not what you want your soap to contain.

Your hand soap may be doing the opposite

Think about how many times you wash your hands in a day without a second thought about the soap you're using. This recall should prompt you to check what you've got on hand and potentially get rid of it.

The soap was originally recalled in June, but just got the Class II designation last week.

A long list of products recalled

Here's a look at what's included in the recall, which equated to almost 2,700 cases of soap:

Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, 28.7 fl. oz.; UPC 789745002981; lot codes: AF97312, 26-01001, 26-01803; best by dates: 01/12/2028, 03/13/2028, 03/28.
Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, 1000 mL/34 fl. oz.; UPC 789745002615; lot codes: 26-01001, 26-01803; best by dates: 03/13/28, 03/28.
Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap, 28.7 fl. oz.; UPC 810080570030; lot codes: BF97303, BF97304, BF97305; best by dates: 02/03/2028, 02/04/2028, 02/05/2028.
Vestis Foaming Hand Soap, Fresh Pear Scent, 33.8 fl. oz.; UPC 810080570405; lot code: 26-03091; best by date: 05/28.
Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap, 8 fl. oz.; UPC 086854074305; lot codes: C3576, 26-01804; best by dates: 11/05/26, 03/28.
Laura Lynn Foaming Pear Scent Hand Soap with Moisturizers, 7.5 fl. oz.; UPC 086854074088; lot code: 26-01001; best by date: 03/13/28.

A potential bacterial contamination

As for what may be in the soap, it could be contaminated with Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Pseudomonas monteilii, or Serratia nematodiphila.

The soap was sold in 15 states and distributed through 19 wholesalers.

Not worth taking the chance

If you do have any of the soaps listed at home, be sure to throw them away. It's just not worth taking a chance.

Source: WSOC-TV

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