US recalls fabric softener because it can cause cancer

On March 31, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notice for 800 bottles of Laundress fabric softener due to a carcinogenic chemical. bestlife.

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The purpose of washing is to keep clothes and linens clean, and the pleasant smell after washing is just a nice bonus. Some of us like to add fabric softener to reduce static, reduce creases, and add fresh or floral scents. But if you use The Laundress fabric softener, you should pay attention. These products have been recalled due to the potential presence of a carcinogenic chemical.

On the company's website, the classic version of the product is described as a "plant-derived fabric softener" used in tandem with detergent.

This review expands the list of products that earlier were recalled on December 1, 2022, increasing their number from 730 to 000 bottles. An additional 800 bottles of fabric softener were sold in Canada, according to CPSC.

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Items were sold online through TheLaundress.com and Amazon, as well as at Target, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, The Container Store, Saks Fifth Avenue, Jennie Kayne and Brooklinen, among other major retailers, between 2011 and November 2022.

The product came in bottles of 1 gallon, 1 lb, 33 oz, 16 oz, 2 oz and 15 milliliters. It sold for $1 to $20 according to the CPSC. All of the recalled fabric softeners had the following printed on the top of the front label "The Laundress - New York".

Fabric softener may contain ethylene oxide

According to The Laundress recall page, fabric care products may contain cancer-causing chemicals.

“The recalled products may contain a chemical impurity, ethylene oxide, a carcinogen that can cause adverse health effects through significant and direct long-term exposure,” reads the page recall.

On The Laundress FAQ page, the company stated that the chemical is "not intentionally added" to the liquid.

“This is an impurity found during the production of certain raw materials that must be maintained as low as reasonably achievable,” the company wrote. “Our review indicated that it may be present in the raw materials we used specifically to make The Laundress fabric softeners.”

According to the National Cancer Institute, ethylene oxide exposure is most commonly associated with lymphoma and leukemia, but may also be associated with stomach and breast cancer. If you have health concerns, The Laundress recommends that you contact your doctor directly.

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The CPSC notes that no incidents have been reported to date, but consumers are urged to immediately stop using fabric softener and discard it immediately. Bottles must be tightly capped and disposed of in household waste in accordance with CPSC guidelines.

You can request a full refund

Consumers with these products may request a refund through The Laundress's recall page. If you purchased the product after January 2021, you can request a refund by taking a photo of the batch code (embossed on the bottom of the bottle) and then writing your initials and the date above with a marker. You can also submit a valid receipt or your email address if you purchased the item directly from TheLaundress.com.

For those who purchased items before January 2021, you can also provide a photo that meets the criteria described above. If you still have a receipt, include it for a refund of the purchase price. If you don't have a receipt but still submit a photo, you'll get a refund of the "manufacturer's suggested retail price" as stated on the recall page.

There are currently no items for sale on The Laundress website. “We deeply apologize for this situation and thank you for your patience,” the home page reads. “We look forward to reintroducing The Laundress with products that demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality for consumers.”

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At the end of last year, the company already announced a major recall of 8 million washing powders and household chemicals.

They were recalled due to potential bacterial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes, and several different Pseudomonas species, which are especially dangerous to immunocompromised consumers and people with underlying lung diseases or external medical devices, according to a Dec. 1 notice from the CPSC. Those with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by these bacteria.

Testing has identified the bacteria "in some of the recalled products," especially those manufactured between January 2021 and September 2022, CPSC said. The full list of recalled products is available on the recall page.

Fabric softeners recalled on March 31 were included in the first recall, CPSC said, and the new notice formalizes the recall of those products from the market.

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The Company notes that if you have already submitted a refund request after the initial withdrawal, you do not need to submit another request. However, you should still double check to see if your particular product is on the final recall list.

According to The Laundress FAQ page, bacterial contamination and ethylene oxide issues are "separate and unrelated."

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