Pine-Sol products recalled over bacteria concerns
A popular home cleaning product has been recalled.
Clorox announced a recall on a variety of Pine-Sol products because they may contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an environmental organism found in water and soil. Those with a weakened immune system or external medical devices could face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment.
The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes or through a break in the skin.
Most people with healthy immune systems are not affected.
Below is a list of the recalled products:
- Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean
- Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Sparkling Wave
- Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners Lemon Fresh
- CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Lavender Clean
- CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Sparkling Wave
- CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners Lemon Fresh
- CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners Orange Energy
- Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners
The recalled products were made between January 2021 and September 2022 with Clorox making more than 35 million units during that time.
Products affected by the recall have date codes on the bottle beginning with "A4" and are followed by a five-digit number that is less than 22249.
Those with an affected product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase.
They were sold at a number of large retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Dollar Tree and on Amazon.
