CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2017
Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soaps Recalled by Handi-Craft Company Due to Risk of Bacteria Exposure
The bottle and dish soap can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich. recalled This recall involves Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soap sold separately and with Dr. ….
Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soaps Recalled by Handi-Craft Company Due to Risk of Ba… was recalled by Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich. in August 30, 2017. Reason: The bottle and dish soap can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and o…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottle and dish soap and contact the…. Verify recall #17215 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The bottle and dish soap can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and o….
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- agency class
- August 30, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17215 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soap sold separately and with Dr. Brown's bottle brush as a bottle cleaning kit. The soap bottles were sold in two sizes: a clear plastic 16-ounce bottle with a pump and a 4-ounce clear squeeze bottle. A label affixed to the front of the bottles read "Dr. Brown's natural bottle & dish soap" and "100% plant-based ingredients."
Reason for recall
The bottle and dish soap can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottle and dish soap and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a replacement bottle of reformulated dish soap or comparable merchandise of equal or lesser value. Bottles and dishes cleaned with the recalled soap should be boiled or sanitized in the dishwasher.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17215 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2017 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 23,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottle and dish soap and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a re…
- Check the recall number (17215) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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