The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25189·Announced 2025-03-20

Woolite Delicates Detergent Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk

Reckitt is recalling approximately 16,200 bottles of Woolite Delicates detergent sold exclusively on Amazon due to potential Pseudomonas bacteria contamination. The bacteria poses a serious infection risk to 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: This recall involves a pathogenic bacterium (Pseudomonas species) capable of causing serious infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the "high-risk pathogen without reported illness" category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Reckitt Benckiser LLC is recalling approximately 16,200 bottles of Woolite Delicates detergent (50 fluid ounces) sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The recalled bottles have lot codes S24364, S24365, and S24366, printed at the top of the back label. The product SKU is 62338-72724, and the UPC is 062338727240. The bottles are white with a light pink label and cap. These products were sold on Amazon.com in January 2025 for between $14 and $17.

The recalled detergent can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas oleovorans, an environmental organism commonly found in soil and water. Pseudomonas can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems or those with external medical devices. The bacteria can enter the body through the eyes or through breaks in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are typically not affected by this bacteria.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. However, the potential for serious infection requires prompt action from consumers who may have purchased this product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled detergent with the affected lot codes. To obtain a refund, consumers should write their name and the word "Recalled" in permanent marker on the back of the product, photograph it with the UPC and lot code clearly visible, and email the photo to [email protected]. Once the refund is received, the product should be disposed of by closing the bottle tightly and placing it in household trash. Do not empty the product before disposal and do not attempt to recycle the bottle. For more information, contact Reckitt at 800-228-4722 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or visit https://www.woolite.us/.

The recalled product

Product
Woolite Delicates detergent in 50-fluid-ounce bottles
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser LLC, of Parsippany, New Jersey
Category
Consumer Product — Laundry Detergent
Hazard
  • pseudomonas
  • bacterial-contamination
  • infection-risk
Affected units
16,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 062338727240

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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