Another day, another recall. This time, it’s bottles of stain and odor remover, often used by pet owners on fabrics and carpets for potty training accidents and similar smelly stains. If you have pets, or use an enzymatic cleaner around your house, here’s what you need to know about the recall, including how to get a refund if you have it.
What’s Wrong With the Cleaner?
The recalled bottles of stain and odor remover may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to the recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
That organism is found widely in soil and water, but should not be in household cleaning products. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes, or through a break in the skin.
If someone with a weakened immune system, external medical devices, or a lung condition is exposed to the bacteria, they could get seriously ill, according to the USCPSC. Thankfully, no illnesses related to the product have been reported yet.
Which Products Were Recalled?
The recalled products are called Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers, made by Thrasio. About 1.5 million bottles of the products are part of the recall, along with another 43,700 in Canada.
All recalled bottles will have “Angry Orange” and “Stain & Odor Remover” on the front of the packaging. They are either Fresh Clean Scent or Orange Twist Scent. They were sold in 24- and 32-ounce spray bottles, and 1-gallon jugs. Some were sold as a bundle that includes a UV light that attaches to the neck of the bottle.
Affected bottles of cleaner were sold from March 2019 through December 2025, so it’s possible some people purchased the product so long ago that they don’t remember they have it. They were sold at numerous stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Meijer, Staples, TJ Maxx, as well as online at retailer’s websites, Chewy, and Amazon. They were priced between $4 and $60.
What Should I Do if I Have the Recalled Cleaner?
If you have any of the recalled Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers, the USCPSC is advising you to stop using the product immediately. They also advise you to throw the bottle out with the cleaner still in it; do not pour it out. Do not recycle the container.
You can contact Thrasio for a full refund. Write “recalled” with your initials on the bottle of stain remover, and email a photo of it to the company at [email protected]. For more information, head to Thrasio’s website set up for the recall.
