The Clorox Company is recalling approximately 37 million bottles of Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners, CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners, and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners. These products may contain a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious infections if inhaled or if it enters the body through the eyes or broken skin. The recall affects specific scents including Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, Lemon Fresh, and Orange Energy with date codes produced through September 2022. Original Pine-Sol (Pine scent) is not included in this recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Pine-Sol for a full refund.
The recalled cleaners may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found in soil and water. While generally harmless to healthy individuals, the bacteria pose a risk of serious infection requiring medical treatment for people with weakened immune systems or those using external medical devices.
Consumers should immediately stop using Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh scents, CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners, in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, Lemon Fresh, and Orange Energy scents, and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners that have date codes printed on the bottle beginning with "A4" and followed by a five-digit number less than 22249, which represents products produced prior to September 2022. Consumers should take pictures of the 12 digit UPC code and the date code, dispose of the product in its container with household trash, and contact Pine-Sol for a full refund of the purchase price, with receipt, or of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, without receipt.
Original Pine-Sol (Pine scent) is not included in this recall. All affected products were produced prior to September 2022 at the Forest Park, Georgia facility.
Original Pine-Sol (Pine scent) is not included. All affected products were produced prior to September 2022.
Original Pine-Sol (Pine scent) is not included. All affected products were produced prior to September 2022.
ecalled Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lemon Fresh, Sparkling Wave, and Lavender Clean Scents
Recalled CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Sparkling Wave, Lavender Clean, Orange Energy, and Lemon Fresh Scents
Recalled Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaner
Date codes of affected products can be identified on the side of the bottle in black type, as seen in the red box
Example of UPC Code on affected products labeling
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response