NB: Although the item below is not directly an item for the general
subject matter of this forum/list serve, many persons (including some
who may be on this list) rely upon mass produced products to do what the
product is advertised to do. In the case below, a product sold to clean
and sanitize (albeit, not disinfect per se) that actually could cause
disease when used as directed.
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/clorox-recalls-cleaning-products-bacteria/
Clorox recalls cleaning products that may contain bacteria
By The Associated Press
October 26, 2022 / 6:47 AM / AP
MIAMI - If you're thinking of wiping down your kitchen with that bottle
of Pine-Sol all-purpose cleaner under your sink - stop. It may contain
bacteria that could cause serious illness in people with compromised
immune systems.
The Clorox Company said Tuesday it has recalled its scented
multi-surface cleaners and all-purpose cleaners. The recall doesn't
include its iconic original pine-scented Pine-Sol, which is its only
product registered as a disinfectant.
The products recalled by the Oakland, California-based company also
include scented CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners and Clorox
Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners, the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission said in a statement.
The products "may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an
environmental organism found widely in soil and water," the commission said.
"The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes, or
through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are
usually not affected by the bacteria," the commission said.
Testing identified bacteria in the recalled products produced between
January 2021 and September 2022, the commission said. It said consumers
should take pictures of the 12 digit UPC code and the date code, throw
the product in its container in the trash, and contact the company for a
refund.
First published on October 26, 2022 / 6:47 AM
