Stop Spreading Bacteria in Your Home With This Recalled Cleaner
Colgate-Palmolive is voluntarily recalling 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner that may contain bacteria. The company says it is recalling some multi-purpose cleaners “because no preservative was added in the prescribed amounts during manufacture. With an inappropriate preservative, there is a risk of bacterial growth in recalled products.”
Cleaning products can promote the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens , bacteria that occur naturally in soil and water. If a person with a weak immune system, external medical devices, or underlying lung disease is exposed to it, they are at risk of infection, which may require medical attention, according to the recall. Bacteria can enter the body through inhalation, eye contact, or through breaks in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by bacteria. No diseases were reported by the reporter.
Which bottles of Fabuloso are responding?
To see the full list of recalled products, check the company list here . You can also see photos of recalled products along with their UPC number. You can find the UPC number on the back of the bottle right below the barcode ( see picture here ). The bottles contain the following scents of Fabuloso Universal Cleaner: Lavender, Refreshing Lemon, Fruity Passion, Spring Freshness and Ocean.
According to the CPSC recall statement, bottles of cleaning products were sold at Amazon, Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Walmart and other major retailers across the country from December 2022 to January 2023. You can see a list of products that are not affected here .
What to do with recalled bottles?
CPSC recommends that you immediately stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products and contact the company for a full refund or free replacement. To receive a refund or replacement, you will need to take a photo of the UPC number and lot code and complete this form . CPSC asks you to throw away bottles of cleaning agent inside the bottle (do not pour the cleaning agent elsewhere).
If you have questions for the company, you can contact them at 1-855-703-0166.