The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0091-2025·Announced 2024-12-11

Genuine Joe Antibacterial Lotion Soap recalled for manufacturing quality issue

Midlab Incorporated is recalling Genuine Joe Antibacterial Lotion Soap (Lot 0711241) nationwide due to out-of-specification microbial test results found during manufacturing quality checks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall involving out-of-specification microbial test results in hand soap. Microbial contamination in a topical personal care product represents a risk-of-harm to consumers, even though no specific pathogens or illnesses have been identified or reported.

Plain-English summary

Midlab Incorporated has issued a nationwide recall of Genuine Joe Antibacterial Lotion Soap, Chloroxylenol 0.1%, 1 gallon size (Lot 0711241), manufactured for S.P. Richards Co., Atlanta, GA 30339.

The recall was initiated because microbial testing during manufacturing quality checks found results that did not meet required specifications. Hand soap products are required to meet strict microbiological standards to ensure product safety and effectiveness.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. If you have questions about this recall or your purchase, you may contact the manufacturer or speak with a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Genuine Joe Antibacterial Lotion Soap , Chloroxylenol 0.1%, 1 GALLON (3.78L), Manufactured in the U.S.A. for S.P. Richards Co., Atlanta, GA 30339
Manufacturer
Midlab Incorporated
Category
Drug — Topical / Hand Soap
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 0711241

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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