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WARNING: AROMATHERAPY - srlevine1 - 10-26-2021 FYI... Walmart Recalls Aromatherapy Spray Due To Presence Of Rare And Deadly Bacteria Walmart has voluntarily recalled 3,900 bottles of an aromatherapy spray sold in 55 stores across 18 states after it identified a "rare and dangerous" bacteria in the product that has now been linked to four illnesses and two deaths, ABC news reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that it had identified the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei in the aromatherapy spray. The bacteria in question is a soil-dwelling bacterium endemic in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, particularly in Thailand and northern Australia, which infects humans and other animals and causes the disease melioidosis. CDC: 2021 Multistate outbreak of melioidosis RE: WARNING: AROMATHERAPY - Sleeprider - 10-27-2021 Scary stuff and an interesting investigation in your linked article concerning the investigation that identified the vector. "Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones” – was sold in 55 Walmart stores and on Walmart’s website between February and October 21. Consumers who have the recalled aromatherapy spray in their home should:
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