Safety Report: Fabuloso cleaning products - recalled due to risk of Exposure to Bacteria, USA

United States

On Wednesday, the Colgate-Palmolive Company issued a recall of 4.9 million units of popular Fabuloso cleaning products due to the risk of bacteria contamination. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) also issued a warning about the recalled products. 56,000 units in Canada were impacted by the recall. These products were produced from December 14, 2022 to January 23, 2023 and were sold at major retailers such as Amazon, Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam's Club and Walmart. So far, no illnesses have been reported in relation to the recall.

The recalled products are:
- Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 22 FL OZ
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 56 FL OZ, 128 FL OZ, 169 FL OZ
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 210 FL OZ
- Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Lavender Scent, 1 GALLON
- Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 22 FL OZ
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 33.8 FL OZ, 56 FL OZ, 128 FL OZ and 169 FL OZ
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 33.8 FL OZ, 56 FL OZ, 128 FL OZ and 169 FL OZ
- Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated Formula, Spring Fresh Scent, 56 FL OZ
- Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Ocean Scent, 1 GALLON

The recall was issued due to a manufacturing issue in which a preservative was not added at the intended levels during production. As a result, there is a risk of bacteria growth in the recalled products, which can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens. The manufacturing issue has since been corrected.

Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled items immediately and contact Colgate-Palmolive Company for a full refund.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Colgate-Palmolive-Recalls-Fabuloso-Multi-Purpose-Cleaners-Due-to-Risk-of-Exposure-to-Bacteria