The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Colgate-Palmolive have announced a recall of 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners.
The bottles may be contaminated with a Pseudomonas species of bacteria — either Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Pseudomonas fluorescens.
Both can be found in soil and water but can cause infection, especially in people with weakened immune systems, external medical devices or underlying lung conditions, according to the CPSC.
The recalled products have a lot code starting with 2348US78 through 2365US78, and 3001US78 through 3023US78. The lot code can be found on the back of the bottle, above the label and either directly above or at the top of the bottle.
Only the following Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners are part of the recall:
| Type | UPC code |
|---|---|
| Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 16.9 OZ + 30% Free Bonus Pack (22 FL OZ) | 035000995025 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 56 FL OZ | 035000530325 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 128 FL OZ | 035000530585 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 169 FL OZ | 035000531223 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 210 FL OZ | 035000531230 |
| Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Lavender Scent, 1 GALLON | 035110043074 |
| Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 16.9 OZ + 30% Free Bonus Pack (22 FL OZ) | 035000995018 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 33.8 FL OZ | 035000974716 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 56 FL OZ | 035000470416 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 128 FL OZ | 035000973542 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 169 FL OZ | 035000969873 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 33.8 FL OZ | 035000530981 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 56 FL OZ | 035000530301 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 128 FL OZ | 035000530608 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 169 FL OZ | 035000458162 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated Formula, Spring Fresh Scent, 56 FL OZ | 035000530998 |
| Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Ocean Scent, 1 GALLON | 035110043739 |
The cleaners were made from Dec. 14, 2022, through Jan. 23. Of the more than 4.9 million bottles produced, about 80%, or 3.9 million, bottles were not released for sale, Colgate-Palmolive said.
The ones that were released for sale were sold at Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com, according to the CPSC.
There are several varieties of Fabuloso sold outside of the U.S. Information about those impacted products can be found on the recall website.
Fabuloso antibacterial and other Fabuloso products are not part of the recall.
If you have the recalled products, you’re being instructed to fill out a form on the website set up by Colgate-Palmolive to get either a refund or a replacement, according to the CPSC.
If you have questions, you can call Colgate-Palmovie at 855-703-0166 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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