Laxatives sold at major retailers recalled due to bacteria
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Published: Jul. 29, 2022 at 7:27 AM CDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Generic, over the counter laxatives are being recalled after testing positive for traces of a dangerous bacteria.
Testing identified the presence of Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens.
The bacteria could be deadly if you’re immuno-compromised.
It includes all flavors sold nationwide under store brand labels at places like Walmart, Walgreen’s, Target and CVS.
Three people have gotten sick so far.
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