“Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones” was the source of infection with bacteria that cause melioidosis in 4 states. The image shows a culture plate with the bacteria that cause melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei) along with a photo of the spray that was contaminated. All 6 scents of the aromatherapy spray were recalled.
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Credit: Image compiled by Nancy R. Gough, BioSerendipity. Photo of bacteria on a culture plate by Dr. Todd Parker, Audra Marsh, USCDCP on Pixnio. Photo of the aromatherapy spray from Walmart on CDC website.