Yahoo Lifestyle Popular Laundry Detergent Recalled Over Bacteria Concerns
Woolite detergent is being recalled over potential bacterial contamination.
The bacteria pose risk to immunocompromised people and those with external medical devices. If you believe you have impacted product, do not use it.
Keep reading for the full details of the recall.
Over 16,000 units of Woolite Delicates laundry detergent were voluntarily recalled by the brand after it was discovered that they could potentially be contaminated with the bacteria Pseudomonas, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The 50-ounce bottles were sold exclusively on Amazon in January and feature a light pink label and cap. Pseudomonas is a group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. The type to most commonly cause infections among humans is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infections can occur throughout the body—in the blood, lungs, urinary tract, digestive tract, and more—depending on physical exposure, and symptoms vary depending on the infection location.
The potentially contaminated detergent bottles pose the most risk to people with weakened immune systems or those with external medical devices, the recall stated. Those without external medical devices or weakened immune systems are less likely to become ill if exposed. If you believe you have impacted product, do not use it. The bacteria can enter through orifices like the eyes or a break in the skin.
About the Woolite detergent recall
At the time of publication, no illnesses related to the recall have been reported. The recalled bottles, manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser LLC of Parsippany, NJ, feature the lot numbers S24364, S24365, and S24366, which are printed at the top of the back of the bottle, as well as the SKU code 62338-72724.
What to do if you have recalled Woolite detergent
If you have the affected product at home, immediately stop using it and contact Reckitt to make your purchase known. To receive a refund, the recall notice says to write your name and “Recalled” in permanent marker on the back of the product and then take a photo with the UPC and lot code visible and email it to ConsumerCare_USA@reckitt.com. When you receive your refund, dispose of the product, sealed or tightly closed, in the trash. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or attempt to recycle the bottle.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the recall, you can contact Reckitt at 800-228-4722 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or by email at ConsumerCare_USA@reckitt.com.
If you or someone in your household becomes ill after being exposed to a recalled product, contact a medical provider immediately.
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