Published
January 10, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
This settlement resolves claims over Colgate-Palmolive's 2023 recall of about 4.9 million Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners pulled for possible bacterial contamination. It refunded the purchase price of recalled bottles bought during the class period, and the claim window closed in March 2024.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline to submit a claim form was March 13, 2024, and new claims are no longer accepted. The court granted preliminary approval in January 2024 and scheduled a final approval hearing for April 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. As of July 29, 2026, no final approval order and no payment date had been located in public sources — a hearing being scheduled or held is not the same as approval being granted.StatusClaims Closed — Final Approval Not ConfirmedPreliminary approval January 2024; hearing set for April 25, 2024.
Claim DeadlineMarch 13, 2024New claims are not accepted.
Settlement Fund$1,925,000Covered claim payments, notice, administration and court-approved fees.
Proof RequiredNoUp to 2 products without proof; proof of purchase was needed to claim up to 5.
What Was the Case About?
In February 2023, Colgate-Palmolive recalled roughly 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled products could contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens. The CPSC warned that people with weakened immune systems, external medical devices or underlying lung conditions who were exposed to the bacteria faced a risk of serious infection that could require medical treatment.Three proposed class actions followed, alleging that Colgate-Palmolive failed to recall the potentially contaminated products promptly. The settlement resolved those claims. Colgate-Palmolive did not admit wrongdoing.
Our separate coverage of the recall itself, including disposal guidance, is on the Fabuloso recall page. The CPSC advised consumers to stop using the recalled cleaner immediately and dispose of it in its original sealed container rather than emptying it.
Who Was Covered?
The class covered people who purchased a recalled Fabuloso product between December 14, 2022 and November 14, 2023. Eligible bottles carried lot numbers between 3001US78 and 3023US78, or between 2348US78 and 2365US78. Fabuloso is sold widely, including at Dollar General, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam's Club and Walmart.Which Products Qualified?
| Product | Scent and size | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner | Lavender, 16.9 oz + 30% bonus (22 fl oz) | 035000995025 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Lavender, 56 fl oz | 035000530325 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Lavender, 128 fl oz | 035000530585 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Lavender, 169 fl oz | 035000531223 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner | Lavender, 210 fl oz | 035000531230 |
| Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser | Lavender, 1 gallon | 035110043074 |
| Fabuloso Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner | Refreshing Lemon, 16.9 oz + 30% bonus (22 fl oz) | 035000995018 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Refreshing Lemon, 33.8 fl oz | 035000974716 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Refreshing Lemon, 56 fl oz | 035000470416 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Refreshing Lemon, 128 fl oz | 035000973542 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Refreshing Lemon, 169 fl oz | 035000969873 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Passion of Fruits, 33.8 fl oz | 035000530981 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Passion of Fruits, 56 fl oz | 035000530301 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Passion of Fruits, 128 fl oz | 035000530608 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated | Passion of Fruits, 169 fl oz | 035000458162 |
| Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated | Spring Fresh, 56 fl oz | 035000530998 |
| Fabuloso Professional All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser | Ocean, 1 gallon | 035110043739 |
What Benefits Were Available?
Claimants with proof of purchase could recover the full retail price of up to five recalled products. Claimants without proof could recover the retail value of up to two products. As with any fund of this kind, per-claim payments could be reduced proportionally if the total value of valid and timely claims exceeded what the fund could cover after court-approved fees, notice and administration costs.What Proof Was Required?
No proof of purchase was required for the two-product tier, so this page is marked Proof Required: No. Claiming up to five products required documentation of the purchases. The administrator could follow up by mail or email requesting more information about a submitted claim.What Happens Next?
The remaining steps were the court's ruling on final approval, resolution of any appeal, and distribution to approved claimants. No final approval order and no distribution date had been located as of July 29, 2026. Updates are posted on the official settlement website.Official information is available at Cleaning Product Recall Settlement.
Important Dates
• Recall announced: February 2023• Class period: December 14, 2022 through November 14, 2023
• Preliminary approval: January 2024
• Claim deadline: March 13, 2024
• Final approval hearing: April 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Sources
• Official settlement website: Cleaning Product Recall Settlement• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice
• Long-form settlement notice posted by the settlement administrator
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Settlement Fund
$1,925,000
Defendant
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Claim Deadline
March 13, 2024
Final Approval Hearing
April 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
No ruling located as of July 29, 2026.
Status
Claims Closed — Final Approval Not Confirmed
Administrator
Angeion Group
Official Website
Cleaning Product Recall Settlement
