CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 28 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Equi-Soft Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, 0.55% Benzalkonium Chloride recalled
Ecolab is recalling Equi-Soft Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, 0.55% Benzalkonium Chloride, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0274-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81510
- Recalling firm
- Ecolab, Saint Paul, MN
- Brand
- Ecolab
- Manufacturer
- Ecolab Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Nov 2018
- FDA classified
- 20 Nov 2018
- Reported
- 28 Nov 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 28 Nov 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labeling: Label mix-up - the label on the product may not match the formula in the bottle.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
U.S.A. Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labeling: Label mix-up - the label on the product may not match the formula in the bottle.
Which lots are affected?
Lot# L062881, Exp 06/20, 5338HU1800, Exp 08/20
Where was it sold?
U.S.A. Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 81510| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Medi-Stat Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, Chloroxylenol recalled | Ecolab | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
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Other Benzalkonium Chloride recalls
All 21| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Trifluent Pharma Tridergel Wound Care Gel recalled by Blaine LabsTridergel | Blaine Labs | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Revitaderm Wound Care, First Aid Antiseptic Gel recalled by Blaine LabsRevitaderm Wound Care | Blaine Labs | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Cleansing Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%) recalledMed Nap Cleansing Towelette | Acme United | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Green Guard Antiseptic Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%) recalledGreen Guard Antiseptic Wipes | Acme United | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Medi-First Antiseptic Wipes recalled by Acme UnitedMedi-first Antiseptic Wipes | Acme United | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |