A government agency is cautioning consumers against the potential for "serious injury or death" from the product.
It’s wise to minimize the amount of chemicals used around your household, but a solution that’s typically thought to be one of the least toxic disinfectants is under recall, according to an announcement from a consumer safety agency for what those experts are calling a serious risk of injury or fatality.
A Thursday announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, reveals that 450 units of vinegar have been recalled for what the CPSC hails as “risk of serious injury or death from poisoning and chemical burns.” It’s reported that Joly-branded 80% vinegar, evidently available in 32-ounce packs of two, “lacks required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions. This poses a deadly risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed and a serious injury from chemical burns to the skin and eyes if improperly handled.” It appears the product was marketed for household use such as cleaning, descaling kitchen appliances, and washing windows.
The Orlando-based company is said to have sold the product through Amazon between May 2025 and November 2025. The packaging was composed of opaque plastic bottles with white caps, featuring orange and red labeling.
As a remedy, the CPSC says: “Consumers should move the vinegar products out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact Joly’s to receive a full refund and disposal instructions. Consumers will be asked to send an email to jolysllc [at] gmail.com with a photo of the recalled product in its original packaging and RECALLED printed on the container.”
Consumer Reports has noted that experts consider a safe and effective vinegar solution to contain around 5% acidity. Other sources suggest a level of 1% to 2% of acidity, which would require a ratio of two teaspoons of this vinegar to 32 ounces of water. Even at these amounts, the vinegar should not be considered safe for use.
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