Walmart Better Homes & Gardens Aromatherapy Update [US]

15051 - FDA - Walmart Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Aromatherapy Recall [US]

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US FlagUS/Washington: Walmart Inc., a Bentonville Arkansas establishment, updates its previous recall for an estimated 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens branded Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones from the American marketplace due to suspected Burkholderia pseudomallei (also known as Pseudomonas pseudomallei) contamination.

This Update confirms the data provided in the original recall notification and provides additional information about two (2) deaths and several injuries now genitically confirmed to be caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei infection likely associated with the Aromatherapy Room Spray products and consequential risks of Gram-negative bacterial infection, severe illness and/or possible life-changing complications including Melioidosis, a disease that can cause Encephalomyelitis, Septic Shock, Acute Pyelonephritis, Septic Arthritis and/or Osteomyelitis, all serious health and safety hazards requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize pain and suffering as well as prevent life-changing injury.

CPSC: http://ht.ly/opQf30rYec8

Direct link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Walmart-Recalls-Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Essential-Oil-Infused-Aromatherapy-Room-Spray-with-Gemstones-Due-to-Rare-and-Dangerous-Bacteria-Two-Deaths-Investigated

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports the following Aromatherapy products are subject to this recall:

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Walmart Better Homes & Gardens Aromatherapy Recall [US]

15051 - FDA - Walmart Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Aromatherapy Recall [US]

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US FlagUS/Washington: Walmart Inc., a Bentonville Arkansas establishment, recalls an estimated 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens branded Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones from the American marketplace due to suspected Burkholderia pseudomallei (also known as Pseudomonas pseudomallei) contamination and consequential risks of Gram-negative bacterial infection, severe illness and/or possible life-changing complications including Melioidosis, a disease that can cause Encephalomyelitis, Septic Shock, Acute Pyelonephritis, Septic Arthritis and/or Osteomyelitis, all serious health and safety hazards requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize pain and suffering as well as prevent life-changing injury.

CPSC: http://ht.ly/opQf30rYec8

Direct link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Walmart-Recalls-Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Essential-Oil-Infused-Aromatherapy-Room-Spray-with-Gemstones-Due-to-Rare-and-Dangerous-Bacteria-Two-Deaths-Investigated

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports the following Aromatherapy products are subject to this recall:

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