Inopak Ltd recalls Option Systems Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash with .3% PCMX, 1000 mL pouches, Inopak, LTD, Ringwood, NJ
Inopak recalls antibacterial hand wash pouches due to microbial contamination. FDA found unsafe levels of bacteria in some products. Consumers should check product codes and contact Inopak for details.
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Microbial contamination of NonSterile Product; FDA analysis returned out of specification results for total aerobic microbial counts
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What happened, in plain English
Inopak is recalling antibacterial hand wash pouches that contain bacteria levels exceeding safety standards. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall affects specific product codes sold in the U.S. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40546-inopak-option-systems-antibacterial-hand-wash-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40546-inopak-option-systems-antibacterial-hand-wash-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0864-2018
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“Inopak Option Systems Antibacterial Hand Wash Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40546-inopak-option-systems-antibacterial-hand-wash-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0864-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0864-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hand wash contains unsafe levels of bacteria as detected by FDA testing. This contamination could cause infections if the product is used without proper cleaning.
Who’s affected
People who own the recalled hand wash pouches with specific product codes are affected. Those using the product for hand hygiene are most at risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product codes: 7302 01 039, 7302 03 039, 7302 01 040, and 7302 01 043. The product is sold by Inopak in the U.S. as a 1000 mL antibacterial foaming hand wash.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Codes
Look for the product codes listed: 7302 01 039, 7302 03 039, 7302 01 040, and 7302 01 043.
Questions people ask
Why is this hand wash being recalled?
The FDA found unsafe levels of bacteria in some of these hand wash pouches.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check the product codes: 7302 01 039, 7302 03 039, 7302 01 040, and 7302 01 043.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Inopak directly for guidance.
Contact Inopak
We’ve drafted a message you can send Inopak to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0864-2018 — Inopak Inopak Hello, I own a Inopak that is covered by recall D-0864-2018 from Inopak. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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-0864-2018 (May 16, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0864-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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