The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday it identified a rare and deadly bacteria in an aromatherapy spray that was sold a Walmart stores. Walmart has since recalled the product. Laboratory testing identified the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei in the spray called “Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones.” The spray was found on Oct. 6 at a home in Georgia. A resident of the home became ill in late July with a rare bacterial disease called melioidosis, also called Whitmore’s disease. The person was among four people who became sick earlier this year due to the same type of bacteria, the CDC noted. The agency is trying to see whether the other three patients may have also used the same or similar products. Two of the four people died. “CDC is continuing testing to see if the genetic fingerprint of the bacteria in the bottle …
Rare Deadly Bacteria Found in Aromatherapy Product Sold at Walmart: CDC
October 22, 2021
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