Inopak Ltd recalls Option Systems Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash, 0.3% P.C.M.X., 8 fl oz and 18 fl oz. bottles and 500, mL 800 mL, and
Inopak recalls antibacterial hand wash products due to potential bacterial contamination from a contaminated diaphragm pump. Affected items include 8 fl oz and 18 fl oz bottles and pouches with specific batch numbers.
Lower-risk recall
GMP Deviations; potential bacterial contamination may have been introduced to products through a contaminated diaphragm pump
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What happened, in plain English
Inopak is recalling antibacterial foaming hand wash products that may have bacterial contamination from a contaminated diaphragm pump. This could pose a health risk if the product is used without proper cleaning. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41297-inopak-antibacterial-hand-wash-recall-potential-bacterial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41297-inopak-antibacterial-hand-wash-recall-potential-bacterial-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0002-2018
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“Inopak Antibacterial Hand Wash Recall: Potential Bacterial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41297-inopak-antibacterial-hand-wash-recall-potential-bacterial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0002-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0002-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hand wash products may have been contaminated by a diaphragm pump that introduced bacteria during manufacturing. This could lead to potential infections if the product is used without proper cleaning.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the recalled antibacterial hand wash products with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice. Those with sensitive skin or compromised immune systems may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Option Systems Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash' or 'Style Antibacterial Hand Soap' with batch numbers starting with 6718, 6730, 6744, 6754, 6760, 6773, 6784, 6793, 6804, 6812, 6819, 6838, 6846, 6862, 6877, 6890, 6902, 6910, 6919, 6938, 6944, or 6725, 6732, 6735, 6742, 6756, 6762, 6766, 6770, 6777, 6792, 6798, 6807, 6813, 6816, 6829, 6839, 6868, 6872, 6875, 6891, 6904, 6906, 6914, 6916, 6923, 6932, 6939, 6820.
- Brand
Inopak- Category
Drug
All 3 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
nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| D-0002-2018 | Option Systems Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash, 0.3% P.C.M.X., 8 fl oz and 18 fl oz. bottles and 500, mL 800 mL, and 1000 mL pouches, ALSO labeled as STYLE Antibacterial Hand Soap, Inopak Ltd Ringwood, NJ --- NDC 5031-431-02; Batch Numbers 6718, 6730, 6744, 6754, 6760, 6773, 6784, 6793, 6804, 6812, 6819, 6838, 6846, 6862, 6877, 6890, 6902, 6910, 6919, 6838, 6846, 6862, 6877, 6890, 6902, 6910, 6919, 6938, 6944, Style Batch Numbers 6725, 6732, 6735, 6742, 6756, 6762, 6766, 6770, 6777, 6792, 6798, 6807, 6813, 6816, 6829, 6839, 6868, 6872, 6875, 6891, 6904, 6906, 6914, 6916, 6923, 6932, 6939, 6820 |
| D-0003-2018 | Mild Healthcare Antibacterial Hand Soap, 6% P.C.M.X., 1000 mL and 2000 mL Disc Pump, 800 mL Universal Valve, and 1 gallon bottles, Inopak. Ltd, Ringwood, NJ 07456; Batch Numbers 6749, 6909 |
| D-0004-2018 | Choice Antibacterial Hand Soap, (ethyl alcohol 61%) 800 ml/ 27 fl oz, Universal Valve, Inopak LTD, Ringwood, NJ; All lots within expiry |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Batch Number
Look for batch numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 6718, 6730, 6744, etc.
Questions people ask
What products are affected by this recall?
The affected products are Inopak's Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash (8 fl oz and 18 fl oz bottles) and pouches with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
How can I tell if my product is recalled?
Check the batch number on the product label; affected items have batch numbers starting with 6718, 6730, 6744, 6754, 6760, 6773, 6784, 6793, 6804, 6812, 6819, 6838, 6846, 6862, 6877, 6890, 6902, 6910, 6919, 6938, 6944, or 6725, 6732, 6735, 6742, 6756, 6762, 6766, 6770, 6777, 6792, 6798, 6807, 6813, 6816, 6829, 6839, 6868, 6872, 6875, 6891, 6904, 6906, 6914, 6916, 6923, 6932, 6939, 6820.
What should I do if I have a recalled product?
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Inopak directly for guidance on safe disposal or replacement.
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-0002-2018 — Inopak Inopak Hello, I own a Inopak that is covered by recall D-0002-2018 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-0002-2018 (August 23, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0002-2018 to see it in context.
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