Clorox recalls several Pine-Sol cleaning products in Canada due to possible bacteria contamination

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Clorox is recalling a few of its Pine-Sol model cleansing merchandise in Canada on account of attainable contamination with micro organism. 

The corporate stated the recall entails Pine-Sol scented multi-surface cleaners in lavender clear, lemon contemporary and mandarin dawn scents.

A date code quantity figuring out the recalled merchandise could be discovered on the bottle between the label and cap. Merchandise with date codes that start with the prefix A4 with the primary 5 digits 22249 or decrease are included within the recall. 

Clorox stated about 7.6 million items of the affected product have been bought in Canada from January 2021 to September 2022.

Unique pine scented Pine-Sol and multi-surface cleaners in spring blossom and rainforest dew scents, that are bought in Canada, are usually not a part of the recall, the corporate stated on it is web site. A full checklist of affected merchandise and date codes can be found online.

The recall is because of the attainable contamination of a micro organism known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is extensively present in soil and water. 

The micro organism can enter the physique if inhaled, by way of the eyes or by way of a break within the pores and skin. Individuals with weakened immune programs or exterior medical units who’re uncovered to the micro organism face a danger of extreme an infection that will require medical remedy. 

The corporate stated individuals with wholesome immune programs are usually not sometimes affected by the micro organism, and it has not obtained any experiences of incidents or sickness in Canada.

Customers ought to take an image of the date code, eliminate the product in its container with family trash or by pouring it down the bathroom or drain and phone Clorox toll-free at 855-378-4982, Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, or online for a full refund.