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Anvisa has ordered a recall of Ypê detergents and cleaners from the Amparo factory after a contamination linked to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The action targets batches ending in 1 and highlights concerns about manufacturing practices. The agency warns consumers to stop using the products and to contact the company’s SAC for recall steps. Ypê says the products are safe and asks Anvisa to review the decision.
Recall Notice: Anvisa orders recall of Ypê products from Lot 1
What happened
Anvisa has ordered the recall of certain Ypê brand products, including detergents, liquid laundry soap, and a disinfectant, from all lots whose final digit is 1. The items were bottled at Ypê’s Amparo, São Paulo factory between April and September. The agency cites contamination with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa and says the manufacturing facility showed lapses in Good Manufacturing Practices, allowing the organism to be present.
Consumer guidance
Consumers who own affected products should stop using them immediately and contact the company’s SAC (customer service) for instructions on the recall process. The agency notes that only the lots ending in the number 1 are impacted.
How to identify affected products
A video guide is available to help shoppers identify the affected labels. Look for products with final digits of 1 on their lot numbers.
Regulatory details and company response
The full list of affected products and lots appears in Resolution 1.834/2026, published in the May 7 edition of the Diário Oficial da União (DOU). Only the lots ending with 1 are affected, according to authorities. In a statement, Ypê said the products are safe and asked Anvisa to review the decision.
Background and context
Officials say the issue has drawn regulatory attention since last November, when Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected in three liquid laundry detergents from the brand. The bacterium is not highly contagious but can cause infections in people with weak immune systems and is a concern in hospital settings.
Conclusion
Across the recall, the priority remains consumer safety and rapid containment. Anvisa’s action to pull all Lot 1 products and to heighten market monitoring underscores the seriousness of lapses in Good Manufacturing Practices at the Amparo facility and the potential risk posed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, especially to the immunocompromised. Ypê maintains the products are safe and has asked for a review, while authorities urge affected shoppers to stop use and follow the SAC instructions. The guidance includes identifying affected products by their lot numbers and contacting the company for recall steps, which aims to remove the contaminated lots from shelves and prevent exposure. Going forward, regulatory authorities at both state and local levels will intensify monitoring to safeguard the market, support recall compliance, and uphold public health confidence. The case highlights the need for ongoing transparency and rigorous adherence to manufacturing standards to prevent future contamination.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are recalled and why? Anvisa recalls Ypê detergents, liquid laundry soap, and disinfectants. All lots with final digit 1 are affected. Contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the cause. The Amparo plant in SP produced them from April to September. People with weak immune systems are at risk. Stop using them now. Contact the company’s SAC for recall steps. Ypê says the products are safe and asks Anvisa to rethink the decision.
- How can I tell if my product is affected? Check the batch number on the label. Only batches ending in 1 are affected. A video explains how to read the label. If the last digit is 1, do not use it.
- Which products are included and when were they made? Detergents, liquid laundry soap, and disinfectants are included. They were bottled at Amparo (SP) from April to September. All affected lots end with 1. The full list is in the Diário Oficial da União (May 7).
- What should I do if I have a batch ending in 1? Stop using it immediately. Set it aside. Contact the company’s SAC for recall instructions. Follow their steps to return or discard. Keep the packaging until told otherwise.
- What do Anvisa and Ypê say about the recall? Anvisa warns of risk from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and to stop circulating affected lots. They will heighten market monitoring. Ypê says the products are safe and asks Anvisa to revisit the decision. They note a prior bacteria finding last year.