Clorox is recalling millions of bottles of Pine-Sol products because they could contain a potentially harmful bacteria, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The bacteria has been found in products produced between January 2021 and September 2022. The Clorox Company, which owns Pine-Sol, manufactured an estimated 37 million recalled products during that time frame, per the CPSC.
The recall includes eight products:
The date codes on the recalled products all have the prefix “A4” and the first five numbers of those codes are less than 22249. The products were sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100, 144, and 175 fluid ounces. These products have sold at Amazon.com, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Dollar General, Target, Home Depot, BJ’s, Kroger, Dollar Tree, Lowe’s, Publix, and other major retailers nationwide, per the CPSC.
The bacteria behind this recall is commonly found in soil and water, but it isn’t something you want in your home: It can cause infections in the blood, lungs, or other body parts, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also worth noting: The CDC says this type of bacteria is known for its ability to resist antibiotics. In other words, there isn’t a quick fix for a potential infection.
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.
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 the first five digits numbered 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.
If the Pine-Sol you have was affected by the recall, take a picture of the 12-digit universal product code (UPC) and the date code on the container, then throw your bottle away (without opening it). If you happen to have your receipt, Pine-Sol will give you a refund for what you paid; if you don’t, they’ll refund you the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
You can contact Pine-Sol at (855) 378-4982 or [email protected] for more information on how to get your money back.
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