In a recent turn of events, a staple in the laundry room is causing more than just fresh scents and clean clothes. Woolite, a recognized name in fabric care, is recalling approximately 16,000 bottles of its delicates laundry detergent over contamination fears. The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, in an announcement referred to by NBC Chicago, stated that the products in question could pose a risk due to "exposure to bacteria."
The contamination concerns center around "Pseudomonas species bacteria," as the bottles of 50 fluid ounces with lot codes S24364, S24365, and S24366 are specified by the safety commission. Pseudomonas oleovorans, one of the bacteria types identified, is no stranger to environments like soil and water but poses a danger when it meets a vulnerable target. According to NBC Chicago, those with weakened immune systems or using external medical devices are at the helm of the risk for serious infection.
Despite the serious nature of the recall, the commission's report indicates that healthy individuals are not generally at risk. This distinction provides some levity to a situation that potentially affects numerous households. Further information and guidance on this recall are available, and sold on Amazon, and the CPSC has facilitated an official information page which consumers can access at cpsc.gov, as reported by ABC 7.
