Clorox Contaminated Cleaner Class Action
Case Overview
Two consumers initiated a class action lawsuit against The Clorox Company, alleging that the company was aware that its scented cleaners were susceptible to a dangerous bacterium but proceeded to sell these products without issuing any warnings to the public.
The core claims assert that the Clorox-branded cleaners, including Mistolin and Lestoil, may contain *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*, a bacterium capable of causing serious infections. The plaintiffs argue that the products were unfit for their intended use because of the pathogen risk, and they accuse Clorox of violating California consumer protection laws, committing fraudulent concealment, breach of implied warranty, and unjust enrichment.
The lawsuit seeks to represent a nationwide group of people who used the recalled cleaners in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands for personal or household use. The plaintiffs are demanding a jury trial and are seeking damages, including punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief such as Spanish-language recall outreach.
Who May Qualify
A nationwide class of people who bought the recalled Clorox cleaners in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands for personal or household use, not for resale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are allegedly contaminated?
The lawsuit concerns scented Mistolin and Lestoil multi-purpose cleaners sold by Clorox that may contain *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*.
What was the scope of the recall?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall covering approximately 6.3 million bottles manufactured between April 1, 2025, and June 17, 2026.
What legal claims are the plaintiffs making?
The plaintiffs allege that Clorox violated California consumer protection laws, committed fraudulent concealment, breached implied warranty, and engaged in unjust enrichment.
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