Clorox Recalls 37 Million Pine-Sol Bottles Over Bacteria Concern
Millions of bottles of the common household cleaner Pine-Sol have been recalled over concerns that they’re contaminated with potentially dangerous bacteria.The recall covers 37 million bottles of eight different types of Pine-Sol, which may contain a bacterial called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).“Pine-Sol is voluntarily recalling certain scented Pine-Sol cleaners as we learned that some products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa,” Clorox said in a statement. “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.”Pseudomonas aeruginosa can enter the body through inhalation, exposure to the eyes, or through a break in the skin, according to CSPC. While it doesn’t typically pose a risk to people with…
