Pine-Sol cleaners recalled due to harmful bacteria

(CMR) Clorox has recalled eight Pine-Sol multi-surface cleaning products, fearing they may contain harmful bacteria that could cause people with compromised immune systems to become ill.

The recall covers 37 million containers of product, all made at the same plant in Forest Park, Georgia.

Products that could be affected include Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners (in the Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh scents); CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners (in the Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, Lemon Fresh, and Orange Energy scents); and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh Cleaners.

The company said that the affected products would include date codes beginning with “A4” followed by a five-digit number less than 22249. The products are sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100, 144, and 175 fluid ounces.

The company said that they were reportedly sold online at Amazon and outlets like Walmart, Sam's Club, Dollar General, Target, Home Depot, BJ's, Kroger, Dollar Tree, Lowe's, and Publix.

The original pine-scented Pine-Sol disinfectant was not included in the recall.

“People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes, or a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria,” CPSC said.

Clorox said there had been no reports of injuries, but the recall was being done to safeguard the health and well-being of its customers.

Consumers who have the recalled product should contact Pine-Sol for a full refund of the purchase price (with receipt) or the manufacturer's suggested retail price (without receipt). They must submit a photo of the 12-digit UPC code and the date code.

The product should be disposed of in its container with household trash, the company added.

For questions, contact Pine-Sol toll-free at (855) 378-4982, by email at [email protected] or online at pinesolrecall.com and pinesol.com by clicking on “Recall Information.”