8 million laundry products recalled due to risk of bacteria

The luxury laundry detergent brand has recalled items sold between January 2021 and September 2022.
About eight million The Laundress brand laundry and cleaning products have been recalled because they may contain bacteria that can cause infections in people, especially those with weakened immune systems.
The brand's laundry detergent, fabric softener, fabric shampoos and conditioners and other cleaning products manufactured between January 2021 and September 2022 have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday .
The recalled products may contain bacteria that are widely present in soil and water. It was unclear how the contamination occurred.
"People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, and underactive lung conditions that are exposed to the bacteria are at risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment," the commission said. "The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, or through the eyes or through a tear in the skin. ."
Eleven consumers reported bacterial infections, the commission said. The company said it was investigating whether the infections were linked to the recalled products.< /p>
"Symptoms can range from mild skin symptoms to more severe signs of infection," the company said. .
The company said that customers can continue to use Laundress products not included. us in the recall.
"We are taking decisive action with our suppliers to ensure production processes meet our safety and quality standards," the company said. company.
Products were sold directly by the laundress, as well as Bloomingdale's, Brooklinen, the Container Store, Jenni Kayne, Kith, N.Peal, Nordstrom, Peruvian Connection, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target and other major retailers in the United States and Canada, the commission said. Consumers can request a refund.
"After requesting a refund, consumers should dispose of the product by tightly closing the bottle and disposing of it in household trash", the commission said. "Do not empty the product before disposing of it."

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8 million laundry products recalled due to risk of bacteria

The luxury laundry detergent brand has recalled items sold between January 2021 and September 2022.

About eight million The Laundress brand laundry and cleaning products have been recalled because they may contain bacteria that can cause infections in people, especially those with weakened immune systems.

The brand's laundry detergent, fabric softener, fabric shampoos and conditioners and other cleaning products manufactured between January 2021 and September 2022 have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday .

The recalled products may contain bacteria that are widely present in soil and water. It was unclear how the contamination occurred.

"People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, and underactive lung conditions that are exposed to the bacteria are at risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment," the commission said. "The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, or through the eyes or through a tear in the skin. ."

Eleven consumers reported bacterial infections, the commission said. The company said it was investigating whether the infections were linked to the recalled products.< /p>

"Symptoms can range from mild skin symptoms to more severe signs of infection," the company said. .

The company said that customers can continue to use Laundress products not included. us in the recall.

"We are taking decisive action with our suppliers to ensure production processes meet our safety and quality standards," the company said. company.

Products were sold directly by the laundress, as well as Bloomingdale's, Brooklinen, the Container Store, Jenni Kayne, Kith, N.Peal, Nordstrom, Peruvian Connection, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target and other major retailers in the United States and Canada, the commission said. Consumers can request a refund.

"After requesting a refund, consumers should dispose of the product by tightly closing the bottle and disposing of it in household trash", the commission said. "Do not empty the product before disposing of it."