Intercon Chemical Co. recalled six hand soap brands distributed across 15 U.S. states due to potential contamination with unspecified bacteria or antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas and Serratia species. The affected products, sold under Laura Lynn, Summit, Vestis, and Intercon brands, may cause serious infections including blood infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections if used.
Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva agreed to pay North Carolina $455 million to settle claims over PFAS contamination from chemical manufacturing and historical discharges. Payments will be distributed over 15 years, with Chemours covering 50% of costs. The settlement resolves lawsuits from the state and local governments over drinking water pollution linked to the Fayetteville Works plant and aqueous film-forming foam.