6.3M cleaning products sold at Walmart, Costco recalled due to dangerous bacteria contamination

NewsAbout 6.3 million Clorox products are being recalled for potential bacteria contamination. Consumers are urged to throw the products away and request a refund.CPSCBy Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.comAdvance Local Express DeskAbout 6.3 million bottles of scented cleaning products sold at major retailers like Walmart and Costco have been recalled due to the risk of exposure to dangerous bacteria. The recall, announced Sept. 3, involves specific scents of Mistolin Dilutable Cleaners and Lestoil Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose Cleaners sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the products may contain harmful bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa — an environmental organism commonly found in soil and water. The CPSC warns that people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment if exposed. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes or through a break in the skin, though people with healthy immune systems are usually not affected.Manufactured by Clorox Manufacturing Company of Puerto Rico, Inc., the recalled items were sold in 28-, 40-, 64- and 128-fluid-ounce bottles for between $1.40 and $8 at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Supermercados Econo, Supermercados Selecto and other major retailers. Affected bottles have date codes printed on the side beginning with the prefix “PR01” followed by a five-digit number between 25091 and 26168. These codes represent products produced between April 1, 2025, and June 17, 2026.While no injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the cleaners, consumers are urged to stop using the recalled products immediately and throw them away.Consumers can request a refund online by submitting a picture of the 12-digit UPC code on the label and the date code on the bottle. Consumers will receive a full refund of the purchase price if they provide a receipt, or the manufacturer’s suggested retail price if they do not have a receipt.Consumers can contact Clorox Puerto Rico at 855-215-5439 or by emailing Mistolinrecall@sedgwick.com.Chocolate sold in 13 states recalled for potentially ‘life-threatening’ ingredientCheck your candy bags: Popular Halloween treats sold across Mass. recalled for severe allergy concernsAmazon, Walmart, Target: 6 products recalled for serious safety risksDallas Gagnon is a Business Trending Reporter and a Reporting Fellow with the Newhouse School of Communications. Dallas covers everything from business openings and closures, national business news, layoff...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by AL.com staff.