Clorox Recalls 6.3 Million Mistolin and Lestoil Cleaners Over Bacteria Risk
On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Clorox Manufacturing Company of Puerto Rico, Inc. announced a Mistolin and Lestoil recall covering about 6.3 million bottles of scented, multi-purpose household cleaners because the products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is one of the largest consumer-product recalls of the year, and while no injuries have been reported, the health risk for certain people is real enough that regulators are urging affected households to stop using the products immediately.
What happened
According to the CPSC recall notice, testing found that the affected Mistolin dilutable cleaners and Lestoil heavy-duty multi-purpose cleaners may be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, described by the agency as “an environmental organism found widely in soil and water.” The recall spans a broad lineup of scents. On the Mistolin side that includes Alegra tu Día, Espíritu Play, Flores de Primavera, Fresco Despertar, Frescura de Lavanda, Frescura Tropical, Manzana y Canela, Pino y Especias, and Sólo para Ti. On the Lestoil side it covers Energía del Yunque, Fuerza de Lavanda Tropical, Intenso Limón Boricua, and Olas de Rincón.
The cleaners were sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, and regional supermarkets between April 1, 2025, and June 17, 2026, for roughly $1.40 to $8.00. They came in 28-, 40-, 64-, and 128-fluid-ounce bottles. Consumers can identify recalled units by a date code beginning with “PR01” followed by a five-digit number between 25091 and 26168, printed on the packaging.
Why the bacteria recall matters for safety
It can feel counterintuitive that a cleaning product—something meant to reduce germs—would itself carry a bacterial risk. But Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a hardy, opportunistic organism that can survive in moist environments, and contaminated liquid products are a recognized pathway for exposure. For most healthy people, ordinary contact with this bacterium does not cause illness. The concern is narrower and more serious than that.
The CPSC specifically warns that people with weakened immune systems and those who use external medical devices face a genuine risk of serious infection if they are exposed. That covers a meaningful slice of any community: people undergoing cancer treatment, organ-transplant recipients, individuals with certain chronic conditions, and anyone relying on catheters, feeding tubes, or similar devices. In healthcare and caregiving settings especially, a contaminated cleaner used on surfaces, hands, or equipment could become an unexpected route of exposure for a vulnerable person. That is why regulators treat this kind of contamination as a substantial hazard even when the reported injury count is zero.
What you should do
If you have any Mistolin or Lestoil cleaner at home, at work, or in a care facility, check the label against the recall details before you use it again. Here is the practical checklist:
- Stop using it now: Set aside any recalled Mistolin or Lestoil bottle and do not use it on surfaces, dishes, or anything that contacts skin or medical equipment.
- Check the date code: Look for the “PR01” code followed by a number from 25091 to 26168. If it falls in that range, the bottle is included.
- Register for a refund: Go to mistolinrecall.expertinquiry.com and submit photos of the UPC and date code to request your refund.
- Know your refund: With a receipt you can receive a full refund; without one, you can receive the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
- Dispose safely: After registering, pour out the product and place the empty bottle in your household trash per the recall instructions.
What to do right now. If someone in your household or workplace is immunocompromised or uses a catheter, feeding tube, or other external medical device, treat this recall as urgent. Remove the affected cleaners from service today, wash your hands thoroughly, and switch to an unaffected product until you have confirmed your bottles are not part of the recall.
A pattern worth noting
This is not the first time Clorox-branded cleaners have run into the same family of bacteria. In 2022 and 2023, the company recalled millions of Pine-Sol scented and multi-surface cleaning products over similar Pseudomonas contamination concerns. And on January 27, 2026, the CPSC announced that The Clorox Company agreed to pay a $14.15 million civil penalty for failing to immediately report to regulators—as federal law requires—that it had discovered Pseudomonad bacteria in storage tanks and finished Pine-Sol products back in early 2019. The agency said those products posed a substantial product hazard.
None of that history means today’s Mistolin and Lestoil recall was mishandled; the current action was announced promptly and with a clear refund pathway. But it does underline why the CPSC’s reporting rules exist and why paying attention to cleaner recalls is worthwhile. Contamination in liquid household products can be invisible—no smell, no color change, no obvious warning—so the label check and the recall notice are your only reliable signals. For safety-minded households and workplaces, the takeaway is to build a simple habit: when a recall lands, verify your product codes rather than assuming the item on your shelf is fine.
Disclaimer: This article is for general safety information only and is not medical, legal, or professional advice. Product details, recall scope, and remedies can change as investigations continue. Always confirm the latest guidance directly with the CPSC and the manufacturer, and consult a qualified professional for concerns specific to your situation.
Sources: CPSC recall notice: Clorox Puerto Rico Recalls 6 Million Scented Mistolin and Lestoil Multi-Purpose Cleaners; CPSC news release: Clorox Agrees to Pay $14.15 Million Civil Penalty; CPSC 2023 Pine-Sol recall.
