You use laundry detergent and other cleaning products to make sure your clothes and household is a little bit cleaner, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that there are some products that present the risk of bacterial contamination. The Laundress recall is underway, affecting more than 150 different products.
If you’ve purchased any of The Laundress’ expensive, TikTok-famous, plant-based laundry and home cleaning products, you’ll want to pay attention. A bunch of different bacteria have been found in these products, presenting the risk of serious infection to immuno-compromised individuals.
The Laundress recall has already led to at least one class action lawsuit against the company. So what do you need to know? What do you do if you have the products? Are you in any danger? Here’s what you need to know about these product recalls:
Why is there a recall of The Laundress?
More than 8 million units of laundry detergent and other cleaning products produced by The Laundress have been recalled after routine testing revealed the widespread presence of bacteria. (We have that list below.)
What is the risk?
The CPSC says the products may contain multiple different types of bacteria, including Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes, and Pseudomonas. If you have weakened immune systems, use external medical devices, or have underlying lung issues, stop using this product immediately. The bacteria could enter the body by inhaling it or through the eyes or a break in the skin — and potentially cause a serious infection.
So far, there have been 11 The Laundress customers who have reported Pseudomonias infections — although officials are investigating to definitively connect that these infections are related to the recalled products.
Where were The Laundress recall products sold?
Courtesy of Target
These affected products were sold at a number of different physical and online stores through September 2022, including:
- TheLaundress.com and The Laundress physical stores
- Amazon.com
- Bloomingdale’s
- The Container Store
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Target
- Nordstrom
- Jenni Kayne
- Kith
- Peruvian Connection
- N.Peal
- Brooklinen
What do you do if you have a product included in The Laundress recall?
Straight up, if you have one of these products, stop using it. And then you may request a refund. Here’s how:
If you purchased one of the recalled products on or after January 2021, you can get a refund by submitting your receipt or by taking a photo of the lot code on the product with your initials and current date written in marker.
If you purchased one of the products through TheLaundress.com, you can submit your email address to get a refund. If you purchased before January 2021, you have to take the photo of the lot code on the product to get your refund.
Learn more about receiving a refund for these products at www.TheLaundressRecall.com.
Important: After requesting the refund, don’t pour it out in the sink or garbage. Close the bottle tightly and place it into your household trash.
Which products have been recalled?
A lot of them. More than 150 individual products made by The Laundress are part of this recall. Generally speaking, though, if your product is on the recalled list and has the following lot codes, you’ll want to immediately stop using the products:
- Lot codes beginning with the letter F and the last four digits numbered 9354 or less
- Lot codes beginning with H and the last four digits numbered 2262 or less
- Lot codes beginning with T and the last four digits numbered 5264 or less
Here is the complete list of recalled products published at www.thelaundressrecall.com:
- Aden + Anais Fabric Detergent
- Aden + Anais fabric softener
- Alpaca and Alpaca Blend Wash, 16 oz
- Alpaca and Alpaca Blend Wash, 2 oz
- Alpaca and Alpaca Blend Wash Paxquettes
- Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- Aromatherapy Associates Forest Therapy Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- Aromatherapy Associates Support Breathe Dish Detergent, 16 oz
- Aromatherapy Associates Support Breathe Surface Cleaner, 16 oz.
- Autumn Cashmere Wool and Cashmere Packet
- Autumn Cashmere Wool and Cashmere Shampoo fl oz.
- Bean Pole Wool and Cashmere Shampoo, 16 oz
- Brunello Cucinelli Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, 16 oz
- Celebration Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- Crate & Barrel Stain Solution, 16 oz
- Crate & Barrel Wool Shampoo, 16 oz.
- Crate & Barrel Delicate Wash, 16 oz
- Crate & Barrel Detergent, 16 oz
- Crate & Barrel Detergent Packet, 0.5 oz
- Crate & Barrel Fabric Conditioner, 32 oz
- Frame Denim ,16 oz
- Frame Denim Packet
- J Crew Cashmere Wash, 2 oz
- J Crew Cashmere Wash
- J Crew Silk Wash
- Jenni Kayne Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- John Mayer Out West Detergent, 16 oz
- John Mayer Out West Detergent, 2 oz
- John Mayer Way Out West Detergent, 16 oz
- John Mayer Way Out West Detergent, 2 oz
- John Smedley Cotton Wash, 16 oz
- John Smedley Wool Wash, 16 oz
- Journelle Delicate Wash, 16 oz
- Journelle Delicate Wash, 8 oz
- Journelle Delicate Lingerie Wash, 8 oz
- Kith Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- Kith Signature Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress All-Purpose Bleach Alternative Packet
- Laundress All Purpose Cleaning Concentrate, 2 oz
- Laundress All Purpose Cleaning Concentrate, 16 oz
- Laundress All Purpose Cleaning Concentrate Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Artisan Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Artisan Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress Artisan Detergent, 8 oz
- Laundress Baby Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress Baby Detergent, 32 oz
- Laundress Baby Detergent, 32 oz (6 ct)
- Laundress Baby Detergent Duo
- Laundress Baby Detergent Packet
- Laundress Baby Detergent Unscented, 32 oz
- Laundress Darks Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Darks Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress Darks Detergent, 32 oz
- Laundress Darks Detergent Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Darks Detergent Duo
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash, 16 oz
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash, 2 oz
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash, 8 oz
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash Packet
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash Duo
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash Mint, 16 oz
- Laundress Delicate Lady Wash Mint, 2 oz
- Laundress Denim Wash, 16 oz
- Laundress Denim Wash, 2 oz
- Laundress Denim Wash Bulk (6 units)
- Laundress Denim Wash Packet
- Laundress Detergent Etiquette, 16 oz
- Laundress Detergent Lucky, 2 oz
- Laundress Dish Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Dish Detergent, 8 oz
- Laundress Dish Detergent Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Dish Detergent Duo
- Laundress Dish Detergent Paquette
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Baby, 16 oz
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Baby, 2 oz
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Baby Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Classic, 2 oz
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Classic, 16 oz
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Duo
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Paquette
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner Lady, 16 oz
- Laundress Fabric Conditioner United Arrows Celebration
- Laundress Glass & Mirror Cleaner, 16 oz
- Laundress Glass & Mirror Cleaner, 16 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Glass & Mirror Cleaner, 8 oz
- Laundress Glass & Mirror Cleaner Duo
- Laundress Isle Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress Isle Detergent, 32 oz
- Laundress Signature Detergent, 32 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress No. 10 Detergent Packet
- Laundress No. 723 Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress No. 723 Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress No. 723 Detergent, 8 oz
- Laundress No. 723 Detergent Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress No. 723 Fabric Conditioner, 16 oz
- Laundress Number 10 Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Number 10 Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress Number 10 Fabric Conditioner, 16 oz
- Laundress Signature Detergent, 32 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Signature Detergent Classic, 2 oz
- Laundress Signature Detergent Classic, 32 oz
- Laundress Signature Detergent Classic, 2 oz
- Laundress Signature Detergent Classic, 32 oz
- Laundress Signature Detergent Classic, 8 oz
- Laundress Signature Detergent Classic Packet
- Laundress Signature Detergent Duo
- Laundress Signature Detergent Flex Pack with 32 oz Signature
- Laundress Signature Detergent Packet United Arrow
- Laundress Sport detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Sport Detergent, 16 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Sport Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress Sport Detergent Duo
- Laundress Sport Detergent Packet
- Laundress Sport Detergent Refill Duo
- Laundress Stain Solution, 16 oz
- Laundress Stain Solution, 2 oz
- Laundress Stain Solution, 4 oz
- Laundress Stain Solution, 8 oz
- Laundress Stain Solution Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Stain Solution Duo
- Laundress Stain Solution Packet
- Laundress Stain Solution
- Laundress Summer Fridays Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Surface Cleaner,16 oz
- Laundress Surface Cleaner, 8 oz
- Laundress Surface Cleaner Bulk (6 ct)
- Landress Unscented Baby Detergent, 32 oz
- Laundress Unscented/Fragrance-Free Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Unscented/Fragrance-Free Detergent, 16 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Unscented/Fragrance-Free Detergent, 32 oz
- Laundress Unscented/Fragrance-Free Detergent, 32 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Whites Detergent, 16 oz
- Laundress Whites Detergent, 2 oz
- Laundress Whites Detergent, 32 oz
- Laundress Whites Detergent, 32 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Whites Detergent Duo
- Laundress Wool & Cashmere Packet
- Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, 16 oz
- Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, 16 oz, Bulk (6 ct)
- Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, 2 oz
- Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, 8 oz
- Le Labo Rose 31 Packet
- Le Labo Rose Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- Le Labo Rose Signature Detergent, 2 oz
- Le Labo Santal 33 Packet
- Le Labo Santal Detergent, 2 oz
- Le Labo Santal Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- Malo Cashmere Wash, 16 oz
- N. Peal Cashmere Wash, 16 oz
- N. Peal Cashmere Wash Packet
- Prince Street Signature Detergent, 16 oz
- Soul Cycle, 16 oz, grapefruit scent Detergent
- United Arrow Stain Solution, 4 oz
- United Arrow Wool Shampoo, 16 oz
- United Arrow Wool & Cashmere Packet
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