In a startling development, over a million bottles of a widely-used cleaning agent have been pulled from the shelves due to contamination with harmful bacteria. The recall, impacting a popular product, was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and highlights significant health concerns.

On Thursday, the CPSC revealed that approximately 1.5 million bottles of Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Remover in the U.S. are being recalled. This urgent action follows the discovery of bacterial contamination, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Additionally, around 43,700 units are also being recalled in Canada, emphasizing the widespread nature of this issue.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is not just any bacterium; it has a notorious reputation for causing severe infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this bacterium can lead to infections in the blood, lungs—resulting in pneumonia—and the urinary tract. Such infections pose a significant threat, particularly to individuals with compromised immune systems, those using external medical devices, or those with pre-existing lung conditions. In these cases, exposure can necessitate immediate and sometimes intensive medical treatment.

Consumers across North America have been affected, as the product was available both online and in-store at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, AngryOrange, and Chewy. The product was sold from March 2019 to December 2025, underscoring the extensive reach of this recall.

The cleaning product was sold nationwide and in Canada and online at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, AngryOrange and Chewy, from March 2019 to December 2025.

They were sold in 24-ounce, 32-ounce, and 1-gallon sizes of Fresh Clean Scent and Orange Twist Scent, priced from $4 to $60.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Thrasio for a full refund, the CPCS says.

“To receive a refund, consumers should take a picture of the product with ‘recalled’ and their initials written on it in marker and email the photo to productrecall@angryorange.com, according to the CPCS, which added that the product and its container should be thrown away. Consumers are also instructed not to empty the product or recycle its bottle before disposal.