Nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso cleaner recalled for bacteria risk

(CBS NEWS) — Colgate-Palmolive is recalling 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso all-purpose cleaner because of possible bacterial contamination.

The cleaners were sold at Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Walmart and other major retailers, as well as online at Amazon.com elsewhere, between December 2022 and January 2023. The manufacturer is recalling an additional 56,000 units sold in Canada.

The cleaners could be contaminated with Pseudomonas bacteria, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturer. Pseudomonas,which are present in soil and water, pose a threat to people with weakened immune systems, lung conditions or who use external medical devices, according to the CPSC.

No infections have been reported in connection with the recall, the CPSC said. Colgate-Palmolive is recalling the cleaners “because a preservative was not added at the intended levels during manufacturing. With inadequate preservative, there is a risk of bacteria growth in the recalled products,” the company said in a statement.

Buyers are asked to stop using the product and contact Colgate-Palmolive for a replacement or refund. Instructions for requesting a refund can be found at fabulosorecall.com.

The affected products and UPC codes are as follows:

The company noted that only some scents and formulations are being recalled, with Fabuloso Antibacterial products not affected.