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Fabuloso voluntarily recalls cleaning products for risk of bacterial growth

The absence of a needed preservative could lead to bacteria growth in the recalled products, the company said.

HOUSTON — Fabuloso® said on its website that it is voluntarily recalling some of its multi-purpose cleaners because a preservative was not added at the intended levels during manufacturing.

The absence of the preservative could lead to bacteria growth in the recalled products, the company said.

“Therefore, the recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water,” the website said.

People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment, according to the company.

The bacteria can be inhaled, enter through the eyes, or through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria, the company said.

The recall affects 4.9 million bottles produced from Dec. 14, 2022, through Jan. 23, 2023.  About 3.9 million of the recalled bottles -- or about 80% -- were never released for sale. 

“We greatly value the trust that our consumers and their families have in our Fabuloso® products,” the company said on its website. “We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of product quality and have taken action to help ensure we live up to those standards.”

Those who purchased the product during those times can see the recall list and find out how to be reimbursed.

Fabuloso® Antibacterial multi-purpose cleaning products and certain other variants of Fabuloso® multi-purpose cleaning products are not included in this recall, which the company also listed on its website

Impacted products

Lavender Scent 

Fabuloso® Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 16.9 OZ + 30% Free Bonus Pack (22 FL OZ), UPC number: 035000995025

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 56 FL OZ, UPC number: 035000530325

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 128 FL OZ, UPC number: 035000530585

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 169 FL OZ, UPC number: 035000531223

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 210 FL OZ, UPC number: 035000531230

Fabuloso® Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Lavender Scent, 1 GALLON, UPC number: 035110043074

Refreshing Lemon Scent     

Fabuloso® Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 16.9 OZ + 30% Free Bonus Pack (22 FL OZ), UPC number: 035000995018

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 33.8 FL OZ, UPC number: 035000974716

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 56 FL OZ, UPC number:035000470416

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 128 FL OZ, UPC number:035000973542

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 169 FL OZ, UPC number:035000969873

Passion of Fruits Scent     

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 33.8 FL OZ, UPC number:035000530981

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 56 FL OZ, UPC number: 035000530301

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 128 FL OZ, UPC number: 035000530608

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 169 FL OZ, UPC number:035000458162 

Spring Fresh Scent     

Fabuloso® Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated Formula, Spring Fresh Scent, 56 FL OZ, UPC number:035000530998

Ocean Scent     

Fabuloso® Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Ocean Scent, 1 GALLON, UPC number: 035110043739

The impacted batches will have a manufacturing (lot) code where the first 8 digits begin with 2348US78 through 2365US78 and 3001US78 through 3023US78, the company said.

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