A Product Found in Millions of Homes Was Recalled After Officials Warned of Dangerous Bacteria

About 6.3 million bottles of scented Mistolin and Lestoil multi-purpose cleaners are included in the recall, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The size of the recall is huge.

But there’s one important detail consumers need to know before checking every bottle under the sink.

The recall is limited to two U.S. territories

The affected products were sold only in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

That means shoppers elsewhere in the United States are not included in this specific recall unless they somehow purchased one of the affected products from those markets.

The products were sold at major retailers including Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Supermercados Econo and Supermercados Selecto, as well as other stores in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Prices ranged from about $1.40 to $8.

What officials found

The recalled cleaners may contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

That bacteria is commonly found in soil and water, but it can become dangerous for certain people.

According to the CPSC, people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices may face a risk of serious infection if exposed. The bacteria can enter the body through the eyes, through broken skin or if inhaled.

People with healthy immune systems are generally not affected in the same way, according to the agency.

No injuries or illnesses had been reported at the time the recall was announced.

Which products are affected?

The recall covers certain scented Mistolin Dilutable Cleaners and scented Lestoil Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose Cleaners.

Affected Mistolin scents include:

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.

Affected Lestoil scents include:

Energía del Yunque, Fuerza de Lavanda Tropical, Intenso Limón Boricua and Olas de Rincón.

The products were sold in 28-, 40-, 64- and 128-fluid-ounce bottles.

There’s a specific code shoppers need to check

Not every bottle of Mistolin or Lestoil is affected.

Consumers should look for a date code beginning with “PR01”, followed by a five-digit number between 25091 and 26168.

Those codes correspond to products manufactured between April 1, 2025 and June 17, 2026.

Only scented products are included in the recall.

The original unscented Lestoil Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose Cleaner is not included and can continue to be used as directed, according to the recall website.

What should you do if you have one?

The CPSC says consumers should stop using affected products immediately.

Anyone with a recalled bottle can register for a full refund.

Consumers are asked to provide a photo of the 12-digit UPC code and the date code printed on the bottle.

After submitting the information, the product should be disposed of in its original container with household trash rather than emptied out.

A receipt is not necessarily required.

Consumers without one may still receive the manufacturer’s suggested retail price if their bottle qualifies for the recall.

Why this recall is getting attention

Six million products is an unusually large number for a household-cleaner recall.

And because cleaners like these often sit under sinks, in laundry rooms or in storage cabinets for months at a time, some consumers may not immediately realize they own one of the affected bottles.

The fact that the products were sold through major retailers such as Walmart, Costco and Sam’s Club also makes the recall feel especially broad.

But again, the geographical limitation matters.

This recall involves bottles sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, not every Mistolin or Lestoil product sold across the mainland United States.

For anyone who did buy one of the affected cleaners, the safest move is simple:

Check the scent.

Check the code.

And if both match the recall, stop using it.