This is an odd one. A cleaner that “kills germs” has been recalled as it ‘may contain bacteria’
Pine-Sol is voluntarily recalling certain scented Pine-Sol® cleaners, as we learned that some products may contain a bacteria. We are conducting this recall to safeguard your health and well-being. Importantly, Original Pine-Sol (Pine scent) and Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner in Spring Blossom® and Rainforest Dew®, which are sold in Canada, are not included in this recall and you may continue to safely use as intended.
If you have these cleaners they recommend that you stop using them and read further for details on a refund.
Affected Products
This recall involves the following Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaner in Lavender Clean,
Lemon Fresh, and Mandarin Sunrise scents:
The date code number can be found on the bottle between the label and cap. Only products with
date codes that begin with the prefix “A4” and are less than 222490000 are included in this
recall.
Pine-Sol Original (pine scent) and Pine-Sol Scented Multi-surface Cleaner in Rainforest Dew®
and Spring Blossom® scents are not included in this recall.
Recalled products:
Product Name Date Code Product UPC Size
Pine-Sol Lavender Clean MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 55500402892 828 ml
Pine-Sol Lavender Clean MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 55500402908 1.41 L
Pine-Sol Lavender Clean MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 55500016617 4.25 L
Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 55500502264 828 ml
53596871\10
Recalled products:
Product Name Date Code Product UPC Size
Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 555005022547 1.41 L
Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 41294403061 5.18 L
Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 41294972918 2.95 L
Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh MultiSurface Cleaner (2-pack)
A4222490000 or lower 41294973762 2 x 2.95 L
Pine-Sol Mandarin Sunrise MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 55500015917 828 ml
Pine-Sol Mandarin Sunrise MultiSurface Cleaner
A4222490000 or lower 55500014804 1.41 L
Issue
The recalled products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an
environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems
or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious
infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through
the eyes, or through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not
affected by the bacteria.
As of October 26, 2022, the company has not received any reports of incidents or illness in
Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, dispose of the product and
contact The Clorox Company for a refund.