The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23066·Announced 2022-12-12

Art of Green Laundry Detergent Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

AlEn USA is recalling Art of Green laundry detergent products because they may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, which can cause serious infection in people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) with potential for serious infection in vulnerable populations, but the source explicitly states no illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this at the high end of theoretical hazard. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

AlEn USA L.L.C. of Houston, Texas is recalling approximately 14,550 units of Art of Green laundry detergent products. The recalled products include Art of Green Free and Clear laundry detergent in 100-ounce bottles and Zen Lavender Garden laundry detergent in both 100-ounce bottles and 33.8-ounce pouches.

The recalled products may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental bacterium found in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or those with external medical devices face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment if exposed to this bacteria. The bacteria can enter the body through inhalation, through the eyes, or through breaks in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria. No illnesses have been reported.

The products were sold at Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx regional stores, and online at Amazon.com between April 2022 and October 2022. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact AlEn USA for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should take a photo of the UPC and date code, then dispose of the product by closing the bottle tightly and placing it in household trash without emptying it first.

For more information, consumers can contact AlEn USA at 800-615-3191 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT), email [email protected], or visit https://artofgreenalert.com or https://artofgreen.com and click on "RECALL."

The recalled product

Product
Art of Green laundry detergent products
Manufacturer
AlEn USA L.L.C. of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Household Cleaning
Hazard
  • bacterial-contamination
  • pseudomonas-aeruginosa
  • infection-risk
Affected units
14,550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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