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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 contamination [1]. On September 11, 2026, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning exposure to the affected products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The FDA enforcement report confirmed that the recalled products may be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, or Serratia nematodiphila [2].
What Product Is Affected?
The recall covers the following Summit 150 product distributed by Intercon Chemical Co.:
- Product: Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap
- Size: 28.7 fl. oz.
- UPC: 810080570030
- Lot Codes: BF97303, BF97304, and BF97305
- Best By Dates: February 3, 2028; February 4, 2028; and February 5, 2028
- Cases Recalled: 226
Three consecutive lot codes are affected — BF97303, BF97304, and BF97305 — corresponding to three consecutive production days in the same facility, which suggests the contamination event spanned at least three days of manufacturing output. The summit 150 soap was distributed through 19 wholesalers and one retail location across 16 states, including California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
What Three Consecutive Lot Codes Mean
Most product recalls involve a single lot code — a discrete production batch with a single contamination event. The Summit 150 recall covers three consecutive lot codes, each with its own production date, each potentially contaminated with the same bacterial strains. That pattern suggests the contamination was not a one-time, isolated event in a single batch, but persisted across multiple days of production at the same facility.
From a legal standpoint, a multi-lot contamination event may indicate a systemic manufacturing or quality control failure rather than a random production defect — a distinction that can be significant in establishing the scope of negligence and the adequacy of Intercon Chemical Co.’s manufacturing and testing protocols.
The Bacteria Identified in This Recall
The FDA enforcement report names five specific bacterial strains potentially present across the Intercon Chemical Co. recall: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila. These are not common environmental contaminants that wash away easily — they are opportunistic pathogens capable of causing serious infections, particularly in individuals with open wounds, compromised immune systems, or medical devices [3].
The CDC specifically notes that Pseudomonas aeruginosa poses the highest risk to people on ventilators, those with open wounds, or those with catheters or other implanted devices. For a product designed to clean hands — and used with the assumption that it reduces rather than introduces pathogenic bacteria — contamination with drug-resistant organisms represents a fundamental and serious product failure.
Incidents and Injuries
No specific illnesses have been publicly reported in connection with the Summit 150 product as of the September 21, 2026 TODAY coverage date. Consumers or facility workers who used the recalled soap and developed skin infections, wound infections, 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.
What Should Consumers and Facilities Do?
Anyone who received Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap should immediately check inventory and dispensers for lot codes BF97303, BF97304, or BF97305 and remove any matching product from service without delay. Dispensers and surfaces that held the recalled soap should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before returning to use.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Consumers or workers who developed infections or other adverse health consequences after using recalled Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap may have significant legal options against Intercon Chemical Co. and related distributors. Contact an attorney promptly to have your case evaluated.
References
1. https://www.today.com/shop/hand-soap-recall-september-2026-rcna598321
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=99466
3. https://www.cdc.gov/pseudomonas-aeruginosa/about/index.html