Coverage dated October 21, 2021 to October 22, 2021

'Rare and dangerous bacteria': Walmart recalls Better Homes and Gardens room spray

Headline from KCEN Waco, from the development of Oct 22, 2021

Newest development Oct 23, 2021 · 3 reportsWalmart recalls aromatherapy spray with deadly bacteria - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announces CDC investigation of multiple illnesses caused by the rare bacteria.

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  1. Names this update

    'Rare and dangerous bacteria': Walmart recalls Better Homes and Gardens room spray

    Headline from KCEN Waco ·

  2. Newest

    Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray with deadly bacteria - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather

    Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·

Reports & sources

51 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC New York

    Walmart Recalls Aromatherapy Spray Due to ‘Rare and Dangerous Bacteria' (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy spray after a “rare and dangerous bacteria” was found that can cause a potentially fatal condition, with investigators looking into two deaths so far.

  2. KCEN Waco

    'Rare and dangerous bacteria': Walmart recalls Better Homes and Gardens room spray (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announces CDC investigation of multiple illnesses caused by the rare bacteria.

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    Walmart recalls essential oil-infused spray after 'rare and dangerous' bacteria found (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Officials are looking into four confirmed cases of the dangerous bacteria discovered in the sprays. Two deaths associated with the bacteria are being investigated.

  4. Newsweek

    Potentially deadly rare bacteria found in Walmart aromatherapy room sprays prompts recall (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The aromatherapy room sprays were sold in 55 stores around the U.S. and online from February through October.

  5. Fox7 Austin

    Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray after deadly bacteria detected (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles of an aromatherapy spray after the CDC detected a rare, deadly bacteria and is investigating two deaths linked to the product.

  6. FOX Business

    Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray due to rare, dangerous bacteria concerns (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Walmart is recalling approximately 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens' essential oil infused aromatherapy spray with gemstones due to the possible presence of a rare and dangerous bacteria.

  7. NBC News

    Deadly bacteria found in aromatherapy product sold at Walmart (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    An aromatherapy room spray sold at Walmart has been linked to four cases of a rare bacterial infection not usually found in the U.S.

  8. CBS News

    Walmart recalls room spray for "rare and dangerous" bacteria linked to 2 deaths (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    CDC urges consumers not to even open recalled bottles and use gloves in returning them to the retailer.

  9. KTVZ Bend

    Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray that contained deadly bacteria (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy room spray that contained a dangerous bacteria, which can cause a fatal health condition, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.

  10. Delaware Public Media

    Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy spray that contains a deadly bacteria (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Officials are looking into four confirmed cases of the dangerous bacteria discovered in the sprays. Two deaths associated with the bacteria are being investigated.

  11. KREM Spokane

    After US deaths, Walmart recalls Better Homes and Gardens room spray (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a CDC investigation of multiple illnesses, and deaths, caused by a rare bacteria.

  12. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray with deadly bacteria - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    (CNN) — Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy room spray that […]

  13. The Week

  14. Arizona Daily Independent

    Walmart Recalls Aromatherapy Room Spray Due To Dangerous Bacteria (opens Arizona Daily Independent)

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    Arizona Daily Independent's feed description

    Walmart is recalling about 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens-branded- Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones in six different scents due to the possible presence of a rare and dangerous bacteria and risk of serious injury and death.

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