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On June 29, 2026, Intercon Chemical Co. of St. Louis, Missouri initiated a voluntary recall of six hand soap products due to possible Pseudomonas and Serratia bacterial contamination [1]. On September 11, 2026, the FDA formally classified the recall as Class II — meaning exposure to the affected products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap is one of two Laura Lynn products in the recall, both distributed exclusively by Ingles Markets, Inc. of Asheville, North Carolina.
What Product Is Affected?
The recall covers the following Laura Lynn product sold at Ingles Markets locations:
- Product: Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap
- Size: 8 fl. oz.
- UPC: 086854074305
- Lot Codes: C3576 and 26-01804
- Best By Dates: November 5, 2026 and March 28, 2028
- Cases Recalled: 301
Because this product has two affected lot codes with two different best-by dates — one expiring in November 2026 and one not until March 2028 — consumers cannot rely on the best-by date alone to determine whether their bottle is included in the recall. The lot code, printed on the bottle, is the definitive identifier.
A Private Label Product With Public Health Consequences
The Laura Lynn brand is Ingles Markets’ own private label line — products that carry the retailer’s name and are sold exclusively at Ingles store locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. When a private label product is recalled, the retailer occupies a unique dual role: it is simultaneously the brand owner and the distributor.
That positioning matters legally because Ingles Markets made the decision to put its name on this product, selected Intercon Chemical Co. as its manufacturer, and bore responsibility for the quality of the formulation sold under its brand. Consumers who purchased Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp hand soap trusted an Ingles-branded product — and that trust creates a specific accountability relationship that goes beyond a simple retail sale.
What Bacterial Contamination in Hand Soap Means
Hand soap is used specifically because it is trusted to reduce bacteria on the skin — which is why contamination of a hand soap product with Pseudomonas or Serratia bacteria is a particularly troubling failure. A consumer who washes their hands with contaminated soap is not cleaning their hands; they may be introducing pathogenic bacteria to their skin, their wounds, their food preparation surfaces, and their household contacts.
Two other products in the Intercon recall were found to contain up to five specific bacterial strains including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila [2]. For the Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp product specifically, the recall notice states “potential bacterial contamination” without identifying particular strains — but the same bacterial family is implicated across the broader recall.
Incidents and Injuries
No illnesses or adverse reactions have been publicly reported in connection with the Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap as of the September 17, 2026 FDA Class II classification date. Consumers who used the recalled soap and developed any signs of skin infection, wound infection, eye irritation, or other adverse health effects should contact their healthcare provider immediately and report the incident to the FDA’s MedWatch program at 800-FDA-1088 [3].
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who have the recalled Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap should check the lot code on the bottle — if it reads C3576 or 26-01804, the product is recalled and should not be used. Recalled bottles should be returned to any Ingles Markets store for a full refund, and any soap dispensers, pump tops, or surfaces that came into contact with the recalled soap should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Consumers who developed a skin infection, wound infection, or other adverse health consequence after using recalled Laura Lynn Honey Apple Crisp Liquid Hand Soap may have significant legal options against Intercon Chemical Co. and Ingles Markets. Contact an attorney promptly to have your case evaluated.
References
1. https://wlos.com/news/local/fda-recalls-hand-soaps-laura-lynn-ingles-markets-potential-bacterial-contamination-food-drug-administration-honey-apple-crisp-pear-scent-foaming-liquid
2. https://qz.com/intercon-chemical-hand-soap-recall-bacterial-contamination-091626
3. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hand-soap-recall-issued-for-products-sold-in-15-states-including-illinois/3989902/