Ecolab Equi-Soft Foam Hand Soap Recall: Label Mix-Up Risk
Ecolab recalls Equi-Soft Foam hand soap due to potential label mix-up with actual product formula. Consumers should check labels and contact Ecolab for details.
Lower-risk recall
Labeling: Label mix-up - the label on the product may not match the formula in the bottle.
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What happened, in plain English
Ecolab is recalling Equi-Soft Foam antimicrobial hand soap because the label may not match the product's actual formula. This could lead to confusion about the soap's ingredients and effectiveness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39432-ecolab-equi-soft-foam-hand-soap-recall-label-mix-up.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39432-ecolab-equi-soft-foam-hand-soap-recall-label-mix-up · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0274-2019
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“Ecolab Equi-Soft Foam Hand Soap Recall: Label Mix-Up Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39432-ecolab-equi-soft-foam-hand-soap-recall-label-mix-up. Based on FDA recall #D-0274-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0274-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The label on the product may not match the formula inside the bottle. This mix-up could cause confusion about the soap's ingredients and effectiveness, but it does not pose a direct health risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of Equi-Soft Foam hand soap with the specific label and lot numbers mentioned in the recall. People using the product for handwashing may be at risk of using the wrong formula.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Equi-Soft Foam', 25 fl oz (750 mL) size, and the lot number L062881 (expiring 06/20) or 5338HU1800 (expiring 08/20).
- Brand
Ecolab- Category
Drug
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
U.S.A. Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0274-2019 | Equi-Soft Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, 0.55% Benzalkonium Chloride, 25 fl oz (750 mL), OTC, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102, NDC 47593-521-41; Lot# L062881, Exp 06/20, 5338HU1800, Exp 08/20 | 12,540 bottles | 47593-521-59, 47593-521-41, 47593-521-56, 47593-521-38, 47593-521-57, 47593-521-70 |
| D-0275-2019 | Medi-Stat Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, Chloroxylenol 0.5%, 1250 mL (42.3 fl oz), OTC, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102, NDC 47593-503-59; Lot#: L062281, Exp 06/20 | 14,108 bottles | 47593-503-41, 47593-503-59 |
What to do — step by step
Check Label
Verify the label matches the product's formula by comparing the label text with the bottle's contents.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “U.S.A. Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product dangerous?
No, the recall is for labeling issues only, not a safety hazard. The product is safe to use but may have incorrect labeling.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not require immediate action; check the label to ensure it matches the product formula.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0274-2019 (November 9, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0274-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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