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Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Linked To Deaths, Infections, CDC Says Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Linked To Deaths, Infections, CDC Says
Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Linked To Deaths, Infections, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning about eye drops tainted with bacteria that are now being linked to three deaths and dozens of infections. In addition, eight people have reported vision loss and there have been four reports of eyes being removed after the drops were used. A total of 68 people in 16 states have been identified as having infections of a rare strain of drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa never before reported in the United States before this outbreak, according to the CDC. The outbreak is associated with multiple types of infections, including…

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by Joe Lombardi
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4.9 Million Containers Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposu 4.9 Million Containers Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposu
4.9 Million Containers Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposu A recall has been issued for 4.9 million containers of a popular brand of multi-purpose cleaners due to the risk of bacteria exposure. The recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water, parent company Colgate-Palmotive the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8.  "People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the ba…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Laundry Detergent Brand Due To Bacteria Exposure Risk Recall Issued For Laundry Detergent Brand Due To Bacteria Exposure Risk
Recall Issued For Laundry Detergent Brand Due To Bacteria Exposure Risk Tens of thousands of bottles of laundry detergent have been recalled because they may contain bacteria.  The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, Dec. 12, the recall of about 14,550 Art of Green laundry detergent products. The recall includes Free and Clear laundry detergent in 100-ounce bottles and Zen Lavender Garden laundry detergent in 100-ounce bottles and 33.8-ounce pouches According to the announcement, the products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. T…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Parent company Clorox is recalling eight Pine-Sol disinfectant cleaning products due to fears they may contain infection-causing bacteria, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. Clorox produced approximately 37 million recalled products in that period, the CPSC said. The recalled products have date codes beginning with the prefix “A4” and followed by a five-digit number less than 22249. The products were sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Price Chopper Recalls Hand Soap Brand Due To Potential Microorganism Contamination Price Chopper Recalls Hand Soap Brand Due To Potential Microorganism Contamination
Price Chopper Recalls Hand Soap Brand Due To Potential Microorganism Contamination Price Chopper/Market 32 is recalling a brand of children's hand soap because of a possible microorganism contamination, the company said in a release.  The company is recalling bottles of Mount Royal Kids Citrus Foaming Hand Soap due to a possible contamination with Pseudomonas (P) Aeruginosa, the release said.  The microorganism, which is commonly found in the environment, can cause infections in the blood, lungs or other parts of the body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those who are immunocompromised, are especially at risk, Price Choppe…

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by David Cifarelli