Tests conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the room spray contained the rare and dangerous bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei which causes melioidosis, a condition that is difficult to diagnose and can be fatal.
Walmart is recalling Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones because tests found the rare and dangerous bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes melioidosis. This condition can be fatal and is difficult to diagnose. Two deaths have been investigated in connection with this product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2749-better-homes-and-gardens-room-spray-recall-bacteria-hazard.
“Better Homes and Gardens Room Spray Recall: Bacteria Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2749-better-homes-and-gardens-room-spray-recall-bacteria-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #9159 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Walmart-Recalls-Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Essential-Oil-Infused-Aromatherapy-Room-Spray-with-Gemstones-Due-to-Rare-and-Dangerous-Bacteria-Two-Deaths-Investigated).
Walmart is recalling Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones due to rare, dangerous bacteria that has caused two deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Oct. 22, 2021. Consumers should stop using the spray and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Better Homes and Gardens
Product: Essential Oil Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones
UPC: 00841404114203
UPC: 00841404114210
UPC: 00841404114227
UPC: 00841404114234
UPC: 00841404114241
UPC: 00841404114258
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled room spray, double bag the bottle in clean, clear zip-top resealable bags, place it in a small cardboard box and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. Do not open the bottle or attempt to throw away or dispose of the bottle. Customers will also receive a $20 Walmart Gift Card upon return.
The hazard
Tests conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the room spray contained the rare and dangerous bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei which causes melioidosis, a condition that is difficult to diagnose and can be fatal. The CDC has been investigating a cluster of four cases of melioidosis in the U.S., including two deaths.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Clorox Recalls Scented Mistolin & Lestoil Cleaners for Bacteria Risk (2026-09-03), Organic Zing Birch Oil Recall: Poisoning Risk from Non-Child-Resistant Packaging (2026-02-05) and Lotus Joy Sweet Birch Essential Oil Bottles Recall: Child Poisoning Risk (2026-02-05).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a 5-ounce glass bottle with "Better Homes and Gardens Aromatherapy" printed on the front label. Look for one of these product numbers: 84140411420, 84140411421, 84140411422, 84140411423, 84140411424, or 84140411425. The spray was sold for about $4.
Brand
Better Homes and Gardens
Product
Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the spray immediately
Do not open the bottle and do not attempt to throw it away or dispose of it yourself.
Double bag the bottle securely
Place the unopened bottle in clean, clear zip-top resealable bags, then put those bags in a small cardboard box.
Return to Walmart for refund and gift card
Bring the boxed bottle to any Walmart store to receive a full refund and a $20 Walmart Gift Card.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consistent with CDC recommendations, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled room spray, double bag the bottle in clean, clear zip-top resealable bags, place it in a small cardboard box and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. Do not open the bottle. Do not attempt to throw away or dispose of the bottle. Customers will also receive a $20 Walmart Gift Card upon return.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “The aromatherapy room spray was sold at about 55 Walmart stores nationwide and online at walmart.com from February 2021 through October 2021 for about $4.”
Subject: Recall 9159 — Better Homes and Gardens Room Spray Recall: Bacteria Hazard
Hello,
I own a Better Homes and Gardens Room Spray Recall: Bacteria Hazard that is covered by recall 9159 from Better Homes and Gardens.
The official recall notice states: Consistent with CDC recommendations, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled room spray, double bag the bottle in clean, clear zip-top resealable bags, place it in a small cardboard box and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. Do not open the bottle. Do not attempt to throw away or dispose of the bottle. Customers will also receive a $20 Walmart Gift Card upon return.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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