{"id":2773,"date":"2023-03-08T20:22:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T20:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/?p=2773"},"modified":"2023-08-31T07:55:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T07:55:49","slug":"life-threatening-bacteria-fabuloso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/life-threatening-bacteria-fabuloso\/","title":{"rendered":"Life-Threatening Bacteria Found in Fabuloso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On February 8, 2023, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabuloso.com\/recall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso voluntarily recalled<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to the products containing the life-threatening bacteria species Pseudomonas. Those affected before the recall\u00a0 from Fabuloso manufacturer, Colgate-Palmolive, occurred are now taking legal action against Fabuloso for the brand\u2019s negligence and putting consumers at risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem began when Colgate-Palmolive claimed that unregulated and unintentionally high amounts of a preservative were added to the product, causing dangerous bacteria to grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Pseudomonas Bacteria<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the most common type of Pseudomonas that causes infections in humans, poses life-threatening risks to those who are infected from it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections can manifest into immensely serious conditions considering that the bacteria can infect any part of the body. The most common and life-threatening areas of the body it can affect include: blood, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, or tendons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opportunistic bacteria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause a variety of diseases, one of which includes ventilator-associated pneumonia. Other illnesses and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/pseudomonas-infection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negative health effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that Pseudomonas can cause include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe coughing and congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint pain and swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged neck or back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rashes with pus filled pimples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful ears and ear discharge\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/27-02-2017-who-publishes-list-of-bacteria-for-which-new-antibiotics-are-urgently-needed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hai\/organisms\/pseudomonas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have noted Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a severe threat to the human body that needs to be evaluated so it can be better managed and treated. This type of bacteria is one of the few alarming bacterias that are antibiotic resistant, making treatment of infections that it causes extremely difficult or impossible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only was Pseudomonas aeruginosa discovered in the contaminated Fabuloso products, but also the Pseudomonas species Pseudomonas fluorescens. While this type is not viewed as much of a hazard as P. aeruginosa, it still has been linked time and time again to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4187640\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">respiratory infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main generalized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology\/pseudomonas-fluorescens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cause for concern<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an outbreak of P. fluorescens is in its ability to grow at just 4 degrees Celsius. Given this ability to grow in this condition, it has been found to survive in blood products which can in turn lead to transfusion-related outbreaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fabuloso Cleaner Health Concerns<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2023\/Colgate-Palmolive-Recalls-Fabuloso-Multi-Purpose-Cleaners-Due-to-Risk-of-Exposure-to-Bacteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recall for Fabuloso<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products cited that only those with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions were susceptible to the bacteria in Fabuloso causing major infections. Those with healthy immune systems are said to be not at a high risk of being affected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specific Fabuloso products that were apart of the recall include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 22 FL OZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Lavender Scent, 56 FL OZ, 128 FL OZ, 169 FL OZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 210 FL OZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner &amp; Degreaser, Lavender Scent, 1 GALLON<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 22 FL OZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Refreshing Lemon Scent, 33.8 FL OZ, 56 FL OZ, 128 FL OZ and 169 FL OZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula, Passion of Fruits Scent, 33.8 FL OZ, 56 FL OZ, 128 FL OZ and 169 FL OZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated Formula, Spring Fresh Scent, 56 FL OZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner &amp; Degreaser, Ocean Scent, 1 GALLON<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Seeking Compensation for Damages Caused by Fabuloso<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumers who have purchased, used, and have developed infections caused by any of the recalled Fabuloso products above may be eligible for compensation by filing a lawsuit against Fabuloso. Compensation may be sought for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost Wages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negligence of Fabuloso<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death of a loved one\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Legal Rights of Those Affected by Fabuloso<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have endured any of the above or have been inflicted with more extensive damage from the use of Fabuloso products, you may be entitled to compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retaining a law firm to assist with filing and following through with a lawsuit against Fabuloso can be extremely beneficial to you and your case. Finding a law firm that has experience with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mass tort actions, class action lawsuits, or other complicated litigation can also be beneficial to the outcome of your case.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On February 8, 2023, Fabuloso voluntarily recalled their Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to the products containing the life-threatening bacteria species Pseudomonas. Those affected before the recall\u00a0 from Fabuloso manufacturer, Colgate-Palmolive, occurred are now taking legal action against Fabuloso for the brand\u2019s negligence and putting consumers at risk.\u00a0 The problem began when Colgate-Palmolive claimed that unregulated and&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/life-threatening-bacteria-fabuloso\/\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[198,202],"tags":[318,316,317,315],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2773"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2773"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2773\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14429,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2773\/revisions\/14429"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}