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FDA Classifies Intercon Soap Recall as Class II

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:26 AM UTC · How we work

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The FDA classified the recall of six Intercon Chemical Co. soaps as Class II.
Intercon began a voluntary recall on June 29, 2026 after detecting potential bacterial contamination.
The FDA listed possible contaminants as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P. putida, P. monteilii, Serratia marcescens and S. nematodiphila.
People with weakened immunity, recent surgery, open wounds or catheters should stop using the soaps.
They should monitor for fever, chills or breathing trouble and seek medical care if symptoms appear.

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Story summary

The FDA classified the recall of six Intercon Chemical Co. soaps as Class II.
Intercon began a voluntary recall on June 29, 2026 after detecting potential bacterial contamination.
The FDA listed possible contaminants as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P. putida, P. monteilii, Serratia marcescens and S. nematodiphila.
People with weakened immunity, recent surgery, open wounds or catheters should stop using the soaps.
They should monitor for fever, chills or breathing trouble and seek medical care if symptoms appear.