Pine-Sol products.Photo: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Clorox is recalling eight of its popular Pine-Sol scented multi-surface and all-purpose cleaning products that they say might contain bacteria that could cause illness in people with compromised immune systems.
The Oakland, California-based companyannounced its recall through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) on Tuesday. It covers 37 million containers of product, all made at the same plant in Forest Park, Georgia.
Shoppers are encouraged to check their shelves for Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners (in the Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave and Lemon Fresh scents); CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners (in the Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, Lemon Fresh and Orange Energy scents); and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners.
They were sold online at Amazon as well as in nationwide retailers like Walmart, Sam’s Club, Dollar General, Target, Home Depot, BJ’s, Kroger, Dollar Tree, Lowe’s and Publix, the company said. Prices ranged between $2.50 and $12.50.
Not included in the recall is Clorox’s original pine-scented Pine-Sol, notable as the only product in the line registered as a disinfectant.
According to the CPSC, the recalled products may containPseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria “found widely in soil and water.”
No injuries have been reported, Clorox said, but they are “conducting this recall to safeguard your health and wellbeing.”
Consumers who have the recall product should contact Pine-Sol for a full refund of the purchase price (with receipt) or of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (without receipt). They must submit a photo of the 12-digit UPC code and the date code.
The product should be disposed of in its container with household trash, the company added.
source: people.com
