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Woolite delicates detergent recalled due to bacteria contamination risk

Woolite Delicates detergent recalled due to possible contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria. Consumers urged to stop use and seek refunds. Full details here.

Woolite Delicates detergent recalled due to potential Pseudomonas bacteria contamination, posing a risk to vulnerable consumers. Photo: GLR composition/ Woolite & El País
Woolite Delicates detergent recalled due to potential Pseudomonas bacteria contamination, posing a risk to vulnerable consumers. Photo: GLR composition/ Woolite & El País

Woolite Delicates detergent is being recalled after concerns that it may contain harmful bacteria, specifically the Pseudomonas species, including Pseudomonas oleovorans.

This bacteria, commonly found in soil and water, poses a risk to individuals with weakened immune systems or external medical devices.

Bacteria contamination in Woolite detergent

The recall affects approximately 16,200 bottles of 50-ounce Woolite Delicates detergent, sold exclusively on Amazon. The recalled detergent bottles feature white packaging with a light pink label and cap, with the lot codes S24364, S24365, and S24366. The detergent has been linked to potential contamination, which may cause serious infections for vulnerable individuals if exposed to the bacteria through breaks in the skin or the eyes.

 Woolite product recall details. Photo: Woolite

Woolite product recall details. Photo: Woolite

Woolite detergent: What consumers need to do?

If you have purchased the affected Woolite detergent, immediately stop using the product and contact Reckitt Benckiser, the company responsible for the detergent, for a full refund. While the bacteria pose little risk to healthy individuals, those with compromised immune systems should take extra precautions.

For more information, consumers can reach Reckitt Benckiser at 800-228-4722 or visit Woolite’s recall page online.