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# The Laundress Recalls Laundry Detergent and Household Cleaning Products Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria — CPSC recall 23058

Published notice; closure not supplied

The CPSC record supplies a notice and remedy, not a current closure determination.

Source date Dec 1, 2022. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/).

## What the record says

- **Product**: This recall involves The Laundress laundry detergent, fabric conditioner and other cleaning products, a complete list of which is available at www.TheLaundressRecall.com, with lot codes beginning with a prefix letter F and the last four digits numbered 9354 or less, H and the last four digits numbered 2262 or less, and T and the last four digits numbered 5264 or less. For a complete list of products, visit www.TheLaundressRecall.com. All products have "The Laundress - New York" printed at the top of the label. The Laundress is recalling all products manufactured at the affected facility through September 2022.
- **Reason**: The recalled products can contain bacteria, including Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes and multiple different species of Pseudomonas, many of which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water, and some may also be found in humans. People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, and underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, or through the eyes or a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria.
- **Classification**: Not supplied
- **Recalling firm**: The Laundress, a subsidiary of Conopco Inc. d/b/a Unilever, of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- **Quantity**: Approximately 8 million. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022.
- **Agency-reported status**: Published recall notice
- **Source record identifier**: 23058

[Open the official record](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/The-Laundress-Recalls-Laundry-Detergent-and-Household-Cleaning-Products-Due-to-Risk-of-Exposure-to-Bacteria)

## Lot and product identifiers

| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
| --- | --- |
| Lot, code or applicability | Read the product description and official photos for model and lot identifiers. |

Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough.

## Distribution

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## Dates in the source

- **Last publish date**: Dec 1, 2022

FDA company pages use the listing date; enforcement records use initiation dates; CPSC uses recall date; NHTSA uses report-received date. These dates are not interchangeable.

## What to do next

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products. Consumers who purchased the recalled products on or after January 2021 may request a refund using either a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker or a receipt, or if purchased through www.TheLaundress.com, consumers can submit their e-mail address for a refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled products before January 2021 should take a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker and contact The Laundress for a full refund of the purchase price, with receipt, or of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, without receipt. After requesting a refund, consumers should dispose of the product by closing the bottle tightly and placing it in household trash. Do not empty the product prior to disposal.

[Read the current instructions](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/The-Laundress-Recalls-Laundry-Detergent-and-Household-Cleaning-Products-Due-to-Risk-of-Exposure-to-Bacteria)

### Contact in the notice

The Laundress at 800-681-1915 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.TheLaundressRecall.com or at www.TheLaundress.com and click "Get Started" on the homepage to begin the reimbursement process.

## Related records

[Other consumer products records](https://isitonrecall.com/category/other-consumer-products/) [The Laundress, a subsidiary of Conopco Inc. d/b/a Unilever, of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. records](https://isitonrecall.com/brand/the-laundress-a-subsidiary-of-conopco-inc-d-b-a-unilever-of-englewood-cliffs-new-jersey/)