Target notifies customers of Angry Orange recall over bacterial contamination

Target customers received notice after a nationwide recall was posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers because units may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a pathogen that can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems, lung conditions, or external medical devices. The recall, CPSC number 26-201, covers roughly 1,500,000 units in the United States and about 43,700 units sold in Canada.

The products affected are Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers in Fresh Clean and Orange Twist scents, sold in 24-ounce, 32-ounce and 1-gallon sizes. Some purchases included a bundle with a UV light spray attachment. The CPSC notice says the items were sold in stores and online at retailers and marketplaces including Target stores and Target.com, Walmart, The Home Depot, Meijer, Staples, TJ Maxx, Amazon, Chewy and AngryOrange.com, with sales stretching from March 2019 through December 2025 and prices ranging from $4 to $60. No injuries have been reported to the CPSC at the time of the recall.

Consumers are instructed to stop using the product immediately and to obtain a refund by photographing the bottle with the word "recalled" and their initials written on it, then emailing that photo to productrecall@angryorange.com or following instructions at angryorange.com/productrecall. The CPSC advises consumers to dispose of the product in its container with household trash and not to empty the product prior to disposal or attempt to recycle the bottle. Distributor information lists Thrasio, LLC of Boston and provides Angry Orange contact options: toll-free 877-873-5402 (8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday), email productrecall@angryorange.com, or the Angry Orange website under the Product Recall section.

For Target workers, the recall creates immediate operational and safety implications. Store teams at customer-service and returns desks will handle higher volumes of returns and refund requests and will need clear guidance on accepting recalled bottles without creating exposure risk for employees and other customers. Distribution center and backroom staff could face additional sorting and disposal tasks, and frontline associates with underlying health conditions may be especially concerned about handling returned containers that could contain harmful bacteria. Customer-service representatives managing online inquiries will need to explain the refund process and direct customers to the Angry Orange recall procedures.

Target and retail partners typically update in-store signage and staff protocols during product recalls; affected employees should follow company safety guidance, use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling returned containers, and route questions through management or corporate recall contacts. For consumers and workers alike, the immediate actions are to stop using the product, follow the refund and disposal instructions, and monitor company communications for role-specific handling procedures as stores process the recall.