Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

 

Intercon Chemical Co. initiated the voluntary recall on June 29, 2026, and the FDA classified the broader six-product action as Class II on September 11, 2026. The affected Intercon soap was distributed primarily through wholesale channels, increasing the possibility that recalled product may have been placed in workplace or commercial dispensers.

Quick Facts

• Product: Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, 28.7 fluid ounces
• Quantity: 693 cases
• Hazard: Potential Pseudomonas and Serratia bacterial contamination
• Affected lots: AF97312, 26-01001, and 26-01803

Latest Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Recall Developments

September 2026

September 17, 2026 – National reporting detailed the six-product Intercon Chemical hand soap recall and identified Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe as one of the products potentially contaminated with multiple Pseudomonas and Serratia species. The affected product is the 28.7-fluid-ounce size with UPC 789745002981. [1]

September 11, 2026 – The FDA classified Intercon Chemical Co.’s enforcement Event 99466 as a Class II recall. The event covers six hand soap products and followed the company’s voluntary recall initiation earlier in the year. [2]

June 2026

June 29, 2026 – Intercon Chemical Co. initiated the voluntary hand soap recall after potential bacterial contamination was identified. The affected products included two Intercon-branded pear soaps as well as Summit 150, Vestis, and two Laura Lynn products. [2]

What Is the Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Recall?

The recall involves Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe packaged in 28.7-fluid-ounce, or 850-milliliter, containers. The product is manufactured for Intercon Chemical Company of St. Louis, Missouri.

FDA-related reporting lists 693 cases of the Intercon Foaming Pear product in the recall. It is one of six hand soap products included in the broader Intercon Chemical enforcement event.

How Can I Identify Recalled Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap?

Consumers and businesses should compare the bottle or refill container with the UPC, manufacturing code, lot number, and best-by date. The pear scent or Intercon branding alone is not enough to determine whether a container is included.

• Product: Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe
• Size: 28.7 fluid ounces / 850 mL
• UPC: 789745002981
• Manufacturing code: FICCB-HB-4X28-0948
• Lot code: AF97312
• Lot code: 26-01001
• Lot code: 26-01803
• Best-by dates: January 12, 2028; March 13, 2028; and 03/28
• Quantity: 693 cases

Intercon’s own hand-hygiene materials identify product code FICCB-HB-4X28-0948 as its 28.7-fluid-ounce Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe. That product is intended for use with Intercon’s commercial hand-soap dispenser system. [3]

Which Bacteria Are Associated With the Intercon Soap Recall?

The Intercon Foaming Pear product was recalled for potential contamination with five bacterial species: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila. [1]

The same group of organisms was identified in connection with Clearly Better by Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe. The remaining four soaps in the broader event were generally described as having potential bacterial contamination rather than the same product-specific list of organisms.

Why Can Pseudomonas Contamination Be Concerning?

Pseudomonas bacteria occur naturally in environments such as water and soil. The CDC states that Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause infections, particularly among people with weakened immune systems or those receiving medical care. [4]

Possible infections can affect different areas of the body depending on the route of exposure and the person’s health. Exposure to a recalled bottle does not mean that an individual will necessarily develop an infection.

A later illness also does not automatically establish that the recalled soap caused it. Medical evaluation, bacterial cultures, product identification, and other evidence may be necessary to assess causation.

Why Can Serratia Bacteria Present a Health Risk?

Serratia species can act as opportunistic pathogens, particularly in healthcare or medically vulnerable populations. The health consequences depend on the bacterial strain, exposure route, underlying health, and other circumstances.

The Intercon recall involves potential contamination rather than proof that every affected container contains harmful levels of bacteria. Consumers should not assume that an infection was caused by the soap based solely on timing.

What Does an FDA Class II Recall Mean?

A Class II recall is used when exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious health consequences is remote. The Intercon hand soap event received that classification on September 11, 2026. [2]

Class II is a regulatory risk classification, not a prediction that every user will become ill. It indicates that FDA determined the potential hazard warranted recall action.

Where Was Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Distributed?

TODAY reported that the broader recall involved 20 companies, including 19 wholesalers and one retailer, across multiple states. The Intercon-branded soaps were among the products supplied through wholesale channels rather than being tied to one consumer grocery chain. [1]

Wholesale distribution matters because affected soap may have been placed in offices, commercial buildings, restaurants, healthcare-related settings, schools, industrial facilities, or other shared restrooms. A person could therefore have used recalled soap without ever purchasing or seeing the original shipping container.

How Was the Recalled Intercon Soap Intended to Be Used?

Intercon’s product literature describes the recalled 28.7-fluid-ounce product as part of a cartridge hand-hygiene system designed for manual or touch-free dispensers. The cartridge size is listed as 850 mL, or 28.7 fluid ounces. [3]

This format can complicate recall identification because a cartridge may be installed inside a dispenser where users cannot easily see the UPC or lot code. Businesses may need to inspect replacement stock, dispenser cartridges, invoices, and storage areas.

Who May Be Affected?

People who used Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe from lot AF97312, 26-01001, or 26-01803 may have encountered an affected product. Potential exposures may have occurred at workplaces, public facilities, or other locations supplied through wholesale distribution.

Individuals with open wounds, compromised skin, weakened immune defenses, or significant underlying illnesses may warrant particular medical attention following a suspected exposure. Anyone developing concerning symptoms should seek appropriate healthcare evaluation.

What Symptoms May Require Medical Attention?

Symptoms associated with bacterial infections vary depending on the organism and affected body site. Skin infections may involve redness, swelling, pain, warmth, drainage, or worsening irritation.

More serious symptoms can require prompt medical evaluation, particularly in medically vulnerable individuals. Laboratory testing may be useful when a healthcare professional suspects a bacterial infection and needs to identify the organism involved.

What Should Businesses Do With Recalled Intercon Soap?

Businesses should stop using affected Intercon Foaming Pear soap and check cartridges, refill stock, storage rooms, and purchasing records for the recalled lot numbers. Replacement cartridges should be verified before being placed into existing dispensers.

If a suspected injury has occurred, the original container or cartridge should not be discarded before relevant identifying information is documented. Photographs of the UPC, manufacturing code, lot number, best-by date, and dispenser location may be useful.

Have Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Infections Been Reported?

The public FDA enforcement information reviewed for this article does not identify a confirmed illness count specifically linked to Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe. The recall concerns potential bacterial contamination rather than a publicly reported outbreak attributed specifically to this product.

The absence of a published illness total does not alter the recall status of affected lots. Businesses and consumers should identify the product using the listed codes rather than waiting for evidence of a reported illness.

What Evidence May Matter in an Intercon Hand Soap Claim?

Claims involving wholesale hand soap may require more exposure documentation than a typical consumer retail product. A person may not have purchased the soap personally or retained the original packaging.

• The original Intercon cartridge or container
• Photographs of the UPC and manufacturing code
• The lot code and best-by date
• Workplace or facility supply invoices
• Photographs of the dispenser and exposure location
• Medical records and bacterial culture results

Laboratory identification of the organism involved in a diagnosed infection may be particularly relevant because the recall names five specific Pseudomonas and Serratia species.

Who May Be Liable for a Contaminated Intercon Hand Soap Injury?

Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable state law. Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, or other companies involved in producing and supplying an allegedly contaminated product may potentially be evaluated when an injury occurs.

Possible claims may involve manufacturing defects, negligence, breach of warranty, or other product-liability theories. A claimant generally must establish an applicable legal basis for liability and show that the product caused or contributed to the alleged injury.

Intercon Chemical Co. is identified as the company associated with the recalled product. The FDA recall does not by itself establish legal liability or prove that a particular illness was caused by the soap.

Current Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Lawsuit Status

The principal documented federal action involving Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe is the 2026 Class II recall. Current public reporting reviewed for this article does not identify a publicly announced class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or nationwide personal-injury settlement specifically involving this product as of September 22, 2026.

Individual cases may still warrant review when a medically documented infection or other significant injury is allegedly connected with an affected lot. Product identification, distribution evidence, laboratory findings, medical causation, damages, and filing deadlines may all affect a potential claim.

Do I Qualify for an Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Claim?

• Did you use Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe from lot AF97312, 26-01001, or 26-01803?
• Did the product match UPC 789745002981 and an affected best-by date?
• Did you develop a medically diagnosed infection or significant adverse reaction after exposure?
• Can you document the soap, dispenser, workplace, supply records, or medical treatment involved?

Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the recalled product, exposure history, laboratory findings, medical records, distribution evidence, and applicable filing deadlines to determine whether further investigation may be appropriate.

Legal Process for an Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Claim

1. Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled soap, exposure circumstances, diagnosis, and resulting losses.
2. Investigation. Evidence may include cartridges, lot numbers, photographs, supply invoices, medical records, bacterial cultures, and FDA recall information.
3. Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult medical or microbiology experts, and discuss possible resolution.
5. Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts and procedural history.

Compensation in an Intercon Hand Soap Case

Depending on the circumstances, a claim may seek damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses permitted under applicable law. Available damages depend on the severity of the injury, evidence of causation, and jurisdiction.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Important Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Recall Developments

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
FDA Class II Classification	September 2026	FDA Recall Classification	Class II	[2]	Classified September 11
Intercon Foaming Pear Recall	June 2026	Voluntary Product Recall	Ongoing	[2]	693 cases affected
Intercon Recall Initiated	June 2026	Voluntary Recall	Initiated	[2]	Six soaps included

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Recall Lawsuit?

The Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Recall Lawsuit topic concerns potential individual claims involving recalled soap potentially contaminated with five Pseudomonas and Serratia species. The recall covers 693 cases of the 28.7-fluid-ounce product.

Which Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap is recalled?

The affected product is the 28.7-fluid-ounce Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe with UPC 789745002981 and manufacturing code FICCB-HB-4X28-0948.

Which lot numbers are included?

The recalled lots are AF97312, 26-01001, and 26-01803. Their listed best-by dates are January 12, 2028; March 13, 2028; and 03/28.

Which bacteria are associated with the Intercon recall?

The recalled product is potentially contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila.

How much Intercon Foaming Pear soap was recalled?

The recall covers 693 cases. A case count refers to shipping cases and does not represent the number of individual bottles or people exposed.

Was Intercon Foaming Pear soap used in commercial dispensers?

Intercon markets the 28.7-fluid-ounce product as part of its cartridge hand-hygiene system for manual and touch-free dispensers. That distribution format means affected soap may have been used in workplaces or other shared facilities.

Have infections been reported from recalled Intercon soap?

No confirmed product-specific illness count was identified in the public enforcement information reviewed for this article. The recall concerns potential bacterial contamination rather than a publicly reported outbreak specifically attributed to Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap.

Can I file an Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Recall Lawsuit?

A person with a medically documented infection or significant injury allegedly linked to an affected lot may warrant an individual legal review. A recall does not itself prove liability, and any claim depends on product identification, exposure evidence, medical causation, damages, and applicable law.

Do I Have an Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one developed a serious infection or other significant injury after using recalled Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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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://interconchemical.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/InterconHandHygieneSystem_09-2025.pdf

[4] https://www.cdc.gov/pseudomonas-aeruginosa/about/index.html