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Colgate-Palmolive is voluntarily recalling 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner that may contain bacteria. The company says it is issuing the recall on some multipurpose cleaners, “because a preservative was not added at the intended levels during manufacturing. With inadequate preservative, there is a risk of bacteria growth in the recalled products.”
The cleaning products have the potential to grow Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are bacteria found naturally in soil and water. If a person with a weak immune system, external medical devices, or underlying lung condition is exposed to it, they run a risk of infection that may require medical attention, per the official recall. The bacteria can enter the body through breathing, contact with eyes, or through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria. No illnesses have been reporter.
Which Fabuloso bottles are being recalled?
To see the full list of recalled products, check the company’s list here. You can also see the pictures of the recalled products along with their UPC number. You can find the UPC number on the back of the bottle right under the bar code (see a picture here). The bottles include the following Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner scents: Lavender, Refreshing Lemon, Passion of Fruits, Spring Fresh, and Ocean.
The cleaner bottles were sold at Amazon, Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and other major retailers nationwide from December 2022 through January 2023, according to the CPSC’s recall statement. You can see the list of products that are not impacted here.
What to do with the recalled bottles?
The CPSC recommends you stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products right away and contact the company for a full refund or a free replacement. To receive the refund or replacement, you will need to take a picture of the UPC number and the lot code and fill out this form. The CPSC asks you to throw the bottles away with the cleaner still inside the bottle (don’t empty the cleaner somewhere else).
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