# Hand soap recalled over antibiotic-resistant bacteria risk

> Six hand soaps sold in 15 states may be contaminated with dangerous bacteria that resist antibiotics.
- Title: Hand soap recalled over antibiotic-resistant bacteria risk
- Summary: Six hand soaps sold in 15 states may be contaminated with dangerous bacteria that resist antibiotics. Stop using recalled hand soaps from Intercon Chemical…
- Keywords: hand soap recall, intercon chemical co, laura lynn, ingles grocery stores, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, pseudomonas, serratia, fda, product contamination, summit 150, vestis, clearly better
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/16/hand-soap-recalled-potential-contamination-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria
- Published: 2026-09-16T14:29:17.065+00:00
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- Topics: hand soap recall, intercon chemical co, laura lynn, ingles grocery stores, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, pseudomonas, serratia, fda, product contamination, summit 150, vestis, clearly better
## Six hand soaps recalled
Intercon Chemical Co. recalled six hand soaps distributed to 15 states because they may be contaminated with bacteria.
## Where the soaps were sold
The soaps went to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company across states including California, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin.
## Laura Lynn brand affected
Two Laura Lynn soaps sold at Ingles grocery stores are contaminated with unspecified bacteria. They include Honey Apple Crisp and Foaming Pear Scent varieties.
## Summit and Vestis soaps recalled
Summit 150 Foaming Hand Soap and Vestis Foaming Hand Soap in Fresh Pear Scent also contain unspecified bacteria contamination.
## Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found
Two Intercon soaps contain Pseudomonas and Serratia bacteria, which resist antibiotics and can cause blood infections, pneumonia, and other serious complications.
## What to do if you have them
Stop using the recalled soaps immediately. Contact your doctor if you've developed any symptoms of illness after using them.
## Key takeaway

Stop using recalled hand soaps from Intercon Chemical Co., Laura Lynn, Summit 150, Vestis, and Clearly Better brands and see a doctor if you develop symptoms.