Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners are being recalled because they may contain Pseudomonas bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, that can cause serious infections in certain populations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection to this issue. The recalling firm is Colgate-Palmolive Company of New York. Anyone who has a weakened immune system, who has underlying lung conditions, or uses external medical devices can become seriously ill if exposed to these pathogens. The bacteria can enter the body through the lungs, eyes, or a break in the skin. About 4.9 million of these products were sold in the United States, and about 56,000 were sold in Canada, online at Amazon and … [Read more...]
Art of Green Laundry Detergent Recalled For Bacteria
Art of Green Laundry Detergent is being recalled because it can contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious infection if it is inhaled, comes through the eyes, or gets into the body through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by this pathogen. No incidents or adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is AlEn USA of Houston, Texas. The detergent was manufactured in Mexico. The recall is for Art of Green Free and Clear laundry detergent what is packaged in 100 ounce bottles. Also included in this recall is Zen Lavender Garden laundry detergent that is packaged in 100 ounce bottles and also in 33.8 ounce pouches. The UPC numbers for these products are on the back label near … [Read more...]
Liviaone Liquid Probiotics Recalled For Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Liviaone Liquid Probiotics, Topical Spray, Nasal Probiotics, and BioLifePet Liquid Probiotics are being recalled because they could be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a microorganisms that could cause life-threatening infections in immunocompromised people and animals. These types of infections usually occur in hospital settings. Six of these products are dietary supplements for people, and two are for animals, both cats and dogs. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Livia Global, Inc. of Visalia, California. The recalled Liviaone Liquid Probiotics are available in nasal sprays and as liquid probiotics, the type to be ingested. Two lots of the human products are recalled: the ingested products have … [Read more...]
ITS Liquid Probiotic for Infants Recalled For Bacterial Contamination
ITS Liquid Probiotic for Infants is being recalled for possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The recall notice states, "The only product complaint the company has received with respect to the affected product lots was one report of temporary diarrhea in an older infant after consuming the product, which the company does not believe was related to the presence of the microorganism." The recalling company is MaryRuth's, which manufacturers vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause infection in immunocompromised people or, rarely, in very young infants. The infant's immature gut may not be able to prevent the pathogen from getting into th bloodstream, which can cause serious illness. The recall is for ITS Liquid Probiotic for Infants that is … [Read more...]
McDaniel Life-Line Water Recalled For Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
McDaniel Life-Line LLC is recalling all lots of Life-Line Water at the consumer level. FDA analysis found that the product is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This pathogen can cause serious or even deadly infections, especially in people who have chronic illnesses or compromised immune systems. Most of these infections are contracted in a hospital setting. The product is marketed as an additive for human drinking water. The recall notice states, "Use of the contaminated product has a remote probability of necessitating medical or surgical intervention to preclude or reverse permanent damage to a body structure or function." No reports of illness or adverse events have been reported to the company or the FDA to date. The recalled product, Life-Line Water, is packaged in 1 … [Read more...]
Product Quest Recalls Baby Oral Gels For Possible Microbial Contamination
Product Quest Manufacturing, after recalling CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist for microbial contamination, is now recalling all lots of nasal products and baby oral gels that were made at that company's Florida facility. While there is no known microbial contamination associated with those products, they are issuing the recall out of an abundance of caution. The microbes found in the nasal mist product were identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Repetitive use of a nasal spray or other nasal product that contains this pathogen can lead to an infection that can be life-threatening in certain populations. People with compromised immune system or with cystic fibrosis are most susceptible to serious complications with this type of infection. Repetitive use of an oral gel product … [Read more...]
