FDA Issues Recall for Over 40 Hand Soap Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide recall for a wide range of hand soap products following discoveries of potential bacterial contamination.
According to officials, the affected products may be contaminated with several types of bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas monteilii, Serratia marcescens, and Serratia nematodiphila. If exposed through cuts, scrapes, or cracks in the skin, these pathogens can lead to infections—such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections—particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Affected Brands and Distribution
More than 40 distinct hand soap products are impacted by the recall, which spans 15 states: California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The recalled products were sold under popular brand names including:
Assured
Blumen
DermaRite
KleenFoam
SofCare
FDA Classification and Consumer Advice
The FDA has officially classified the action as a Class II recall. This classification indicates that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health problems, and that the risk of serious long-term health consequences is remote.
What consumers should do:
Check the official FDA recall list if you suspect you have purchased any of the affected soaps.
Immediately stop using the recalled products and discard them.
Contact your place of purchase to inquire about a refund.
