SOUTHERN UTAH, Oct. 27, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — Two southern Utah stores are among those that sold an aromatherapy room spray that has now been recalled by Walmart.
The stores at 1330 S. Providence Center Drive in Cedar City and 625 W. Telegraph St. in Washington, Utah, both sold Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones, said a news release from Walmart.
“Tests conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that a bottle of the room spray contained the rare and dangerous bacteria burkholderia pseudomallei which causes melioidosis, a condition that is difficult to diagnose and can be fatal,” the news release said. “CDC has been investigating a cluster of four confirmed cases of melioidosis including two deaths in the U.S. Though the source of these four infections has not been confirmed by CDC, the bottle with the same type of bacteria was found in the home of one of the melioidosis decedents.”
Cases were reported in Kansas, Minnesota, Texas and Georgia, and included a child fatality.
Samples taken by CDC from a bottle of the Better Homes and Gardens Lavender & Chamomile aromatherapy room spray in the home of the Georgia victim found the presence of these dangerous bacteria.
Walmart has recalled about 3,900 bottles of the room spray in six different scents.
The aromatherapy room spray was sold at about 55 Walmart stores nationwide and online at walmart.com from February 2021 through October 2021 for about $4. “Better Homes and Gardens Aromatherapy,” is printed on the label on the front of the 5-ounce glass bottle.
The aromatherapy was sold with a pump-spray nozzle in the following scents and product numbers:
- 84140411420 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lavender & Chamomile
- 84140411421 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lemon and Mandarin
- 84140411422 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lavender
- 84140411423 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Peppermint
- 84140411424 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Lime & Eucalyptus
- 84140411425 Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Gem Room Spray Sandalwood and Vanilla
Walmart has stopped sale of the product, which was made in India.
Consistent with CDC’s guidance, consumers are urged to:
- Stop using this product immediately. Do not open the bottle. Do not attempt to throw away or dispose of the bottle.
- Double bag the bottle in clean, clear zip-top resealable bags and place in a small cardboard box. Return the bagged and boxed product to a Walmart store.
- Wash sheets or linens that the product may have been sprayed on using normal laundry detergent and dry completely in a hot dryer, bleach can be used if desired.
- Wipe down counters and surfaces that might have been exposed to the spray with an undiluted disinfectant cleaner.
- Minimize handling of the product and wash hands thoroughly after handling the bottle or linens. Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves.
Customers will also receive a $20 Walmart Gift Card upon return.
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