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The melioidosis outbreak strain was found in the BH&G Lavender Aromatherapy Spray sold at Walmart. Four people were sickened; two died.

Burkholderia pseudomallei causes an infection called melioidosis, which is hard to detect and hard to treat, and is also recognised for its bioterrorism potential.

Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy room spray that contained a dangerous bacteria, which can cause a fatal health condition.

An aromatherapy spray manufactured by Better Homes & Gardens in India and being sold in the US, has been found to contain a bacteria that sickened four people earlier this year, of which two persons died.

Of samples from homes of these individuals, we came across a hit >> reporter: the bacteria more commonly found in southeast asia and northern australia can cause an illness called melioidosis. >> the cases that are being investigated by the cdc are individuals who had never traveled so it was unusual for these individuals to have developed this infection. >> reporter: in texas four-year-old lila baker was left unable to walk and talk. >> she's kind of like a princess meets superhero. >> reporter: several of her family members also tested positive but didn't get sick. it is still unclear if the...