Clorox is recalling eight of its popular Pine-Sol scented multi-surface and all-purpose cleaning solutions because they may contain bacteria that might make individuals with weakened immune systems sick.
Tuesday, the Oakland, California-based company informed the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of its recall. It encompasses 37 million containers of product, all of which were manufactured at the same facility in Forest Park, Georgia.
What is the Pine-Sol Recall
Clorox is recalling tens of millions of bottles of scented Pine-Sol cleaning solutions because they may contain bacteria. Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners with the aromas Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh have been recalled. Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners with the aromas Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh have been recalled.
Consumer Product Safety Commission of America
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Clorox is voluntarily recalling approximately 37 million bottles of scented Pine-Sol because the cleaning products may contain germs that can cause serious illnesses in persons with compromised immune systems.
During a “regular product evaluation,” the Pine-Sol research and development team identified germs, according to a Clorox spokesperson. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria commonly found in soil and water, had been identified in “some recalled products,” she said.
No illnesses or injuries have been linked to the recalled products. Clorox stated in a statement that the recall was issued “out of an excess of caution.” According to experts, Pseudomonas aeruginosa poses no threat to the majority of people. Clorox advised that people who use external medical equipment or have impaired immune systems are at increased risk of infection.
Which Products are Being Recalled?
Several kinds of Pine-Sol cleansers manufactured between January 2021 and September 2022 at a Clorox plant in Forest Park, Georgia are being recalled. Clorox stated that the contaminated bottles had printed numbers beginning with “A4” followed by a five-digit number under 22249.
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Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh; CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, Lemon Fresh, and Orange Energy; and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners are included in the recall.
These items were sold by large national retailers, including Walmart, Sam’s Club, Dollar General, Target, Home Depot, BJ’s, Kroger, Dollar Tree, Lowe’s, and Publix, as well as online retailers, most notably Amazon.
What to do if you Purchased a Recalled item?
Stop using it right away. Take photographs of the bottle’s barcodes before discarding them. It cannot be returned to the place of purchase. Clorox has established a website through which customers can request reimbursements. Retailers and wholesalers can also submit refund claims.
What is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this type of bacterium is typically found in water or soil and can cause infections in the blood or lungs. It can be highly antibiotic-resistant.
Dr. Martin Blaser, the director of the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine at Rutgers University, stated that it can spread readily, including through contact with contaminated hands or surfaces.
According to Dr. Blaser, the majority of people are exposed to it through consumption, such as eating a piece of fruit with the bacterium on its skin or drinking contaminated water. He stated that the danger of infection for the average person was “negligible” with regard to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.