Ecolab Equi-Soft Foam Antimicrobial Hand Soap Recalled for Labeling Error
Ecolab is recalling Equi-Soft Foam Antimicrobial Hand Soap because the label may not match the formula in the bottle.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error where the label may not match the formula. This fits the rubric for moderate severity, as it is a labeling issue without reported injuries or deaths, but carries a potential risk of incorrect usage.
Plain-English summary
Ecolab Inc is recalling 12,540 bottles of Equi-Soft Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, 0.55% Benzalkonium Chloride, 25 fl oz (750 mL). The product is an over-the-counter topical drug manufactured by Ecolab Inc and distributed nationwide in the United States.
The recall was initiated due to a labeling error where the label on the product may not match the formula in the bottle. This discrepancy could result in consumers using a product with a different active ingredient concentration or formulation than what is indicated on the packaging.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Ecolab Inc for further instructions or a refund. The affected lots include Lot# L062881 with an expiration date of 06/20 and code 5338HU1800 with an expiration date of 08/20.
The recalled product
- Product
- ECOLAB (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE)
- Brand
- ECOLAB
- Manufacturer
- Ecolab Inc
- Category
- Drug — OTC Topical
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12,540
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 (4)
- Lot# L062881
- Exp 06/20
- 5338HU1800
- Exp 08/20
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Ecolab Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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