Room Spray Recalled After Connections To Deaths, Infections

A deadly bacterial infection has been linked to room sprays sold at Walmart, specifically an Aromatherapy spray from the brand Better Homes and Gardens. Walmart has recalled and stopped the sale of the product at this time.

Saturday, October 23rd 2021, 7:55 pm

By: Drake Johnson

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OKLAHOMA CITY -

A deadly bacterial infection has been linked to room sprays sold at Walmart, specifically an Aromatherapy spray from the brand Better Homes and Gardens.

Walmart has recalled and stopped the sale of the product at this time.

Four people were infected and two ended up dying and officials say one of the victims was a child.

The CDC says the bacteria causes a flu-like illness called Melioidosis and they urge anyone who has bought this spray to stop using it immediately.

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism. Drake is a longtime Oklahoman, growing up in Owasso and graduating from OHS in 2016. When not covering the news, he enjoys watching the Sooners and OKC Thunder, plus spending time with family and friends in the state and traveling across the country.