Over 1 Million Bottles of Popular Stain Remover Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

The Angry Orange stain removers were sold at major retailers nationwide.

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Key Points

  • Thrasio is recalling about 1.5 million Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers in multiple sizes and scents because the products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • The bacteria can pose a serious health risk to people with weakened immune systems, underlying lung conditions, or external medical devices, though no illnesses have been reported so far.
  • Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Thrasio for a full refund by submitting a photo of the product marked "recalled."

Check your cleaning supplies. Thrasio of Boston, Massachusetts, is recalling its Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers because the products may contain bacteria, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The affected products include Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers in Fresh Clean Scent and Orange Twist Scent, which were sold in 24-ounce, 32-ounce, and 1-gallon sizes. The bottles are orange and white, with "Angry Orange" and "Stain & Odor Remover" written on the front. Some units were sold as a bundle with a UV light that attaches to the spray bottle.

The stain removers were sold at Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Meijer, Staples, TJ Maxx, and other major retailers nationwide, as well as online through Amazon, Walmart, Target, AngryOrange.com, and Chewy from March 2019 through December 2025 for between $4 and $60. Approximately 1,500,000 units are affected, plus about an additional 43,700 that were sold in Canada.

The recalled products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found in soil and water, according to the CPSC notice. Individuals with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa are at greater risk of a serious infection that may require medical treatment.

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The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes, or through a break in the skin. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the bacteria can lead to infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, or other parts of the body after surgery. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.

If you have the recalled stain remover in your home, stop using it immediately and contact Thrasio for a full refund. To receive a refund, take a picture of the product with "recalled" and your initials written on the bottle in marker and email the photo to