Popular Laundry Detergent Recalled After Potential Risk of Harmful Bacteria
- The recall affects around 16,200 bottles of Woolite Delicates detergent in 50 fluid ounce bottles sold exclusively on Amazon.com with specific lot codes S24364, S24365, and S24366.
It's time to double check your laundry room, because a popular detergent is being voluntarily recalled due to risk of exposure to bacteria. And the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising consumers to stop using any of the affected Woolite laundry detergent immediately.
So before putting in your next wash, here’s everything you need to know about the recall.
Woolite Delicates Detergent Is Being Recalled
This recall affects select Woolite Delicates detergent in 50 fluid ounce bottles. The detergent, exclusively sold on Amazon.com, affects around 16,200 bottles.
According to the CPSC, the Woolite detergent is being recalled as it can contain “Pseudomonas species bacteria.” If exposed to the bacteria, people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices are at "risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment.”
Because the bacteria can enter the body “through the eyes or through a break in the skin,” it poses a hazard to users. The CPSC says that those with healthy immune systems are not typically affected by the bacteria.
How to Know If You Have Any of This Detergent
The affected Woolite Delicates detergent can be recognized a few ways. First, the bottles are recognizable by its light pink label and matching cap. Additionally, the detergent was sold on Amazon in January of this year for a range of $14 to $17.
The impacted detergent also has specific lot codes. Find these printed on the back at the top of the bottle. The affected codes are: S24364, S24365 and S24366.
Fortunately, no incidents or injuries have been reported to the CPSC. But, if you have this detergent, you're still eligible for a refund.
On the back of the detergent, consumers need to write their name along with the word “Recalled” in permanent marker. Then, email a clear picture of the UPC and lot code to ConsumerCare_USA@reckitt.com .
When a refund is received, consumers are then advised to get rid of the detergent by shutting the bottle tight and putting it in their trash. Make sure not to empty the bottle before throwing it out and do not recycle it.
