Colgate-Palmolive is recalling 4.9 million bottles of its Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner for potential of infection from bacteria.
The cleaning product, used to clean most residential hard surfaces and sold in various sizes and scents, was sold from December 2022 to January 2023 for $1-$11 at Amazon.com and other online sites. Affected products were also sold at Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and other major U.S. retailers nationwide, according to recall posted by Consumer Product Safety Commission.
About 56,000 bottles were sold in Canada also, the agency said.
During manufacturing, a preservative was not added to the affected products, which led to a risk of bacteria growth, Colgate-Palmolive said in a notice on its Fabuloso website.
The recalled products have the potential to contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, bacteria found widely in soil and water.
The bacteria – it can be inhaled, or entered through the eyes or a break in the skin – can pose risk of serious infection in particular to those with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions, CPSC and the company said.
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People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria, the company said. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled products, the CPSC said.
Not included in the recall, per the company, are Fabuloso Antibacterial products (all scents), Fabuloso 2X Citrus & Fruits with Baking Soda, Orange with Baking Soda or Tropical Spring and the Fabuloso Original Apple with Vinegar. Also, no product purchased before December 16, 2022 is affected.
Which Fabuloso cleaner products are affected by the recall?
The types of Fabuloso Multi-purpose Cleaner affected include various scents: lavender, lemon, passion of fruits, spring fresh and ocean.
- Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 16.9 OZ + 30% Free Bonus Pack (22 FL OZ). UPC code: 035000995025
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 56 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000530325
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 128 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000530585
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 169 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000531223
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 210 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000531230
- Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Lavender Scent, 1 Gallon. UPC code: 035110043074
- Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 16.9 OZ + 30% Free Bonus Pack (22 FL OZ). UPC code: 035000995018
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 33.8 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000974716
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 56 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000470416
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 128 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000973542
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 169 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000969873
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 33.8 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000530981
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 56 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000530301
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 128 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000530608
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 169 FL OZ. UPC code: 035000458162
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated Formula, Spring Fresh Scent, 56 FL OZ. UPC code: 03500053099
- Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Ocean Scent, 1 Gallon. UPC code: 035110043739
A complete list of affected products, the UPC and lot codes of the recalled products can be found at Fabulosorecall.com. The lot code is located on the back of the bottle above the label either directly above or towards the top of the bottle.
What should consumers do with the recalled Fabuloso products?
Consumers should not use the products and can contact Colgate-Palmolive for a full refund or replacement product. Do not empty the product prior to disposal, the company says. Take a picture of the product’s UPC and lot code and dispose of the product in its container with household trash. You can find the consumer recall form on the Fabuloso website.
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