Shampoo recalled over possible harmful bacteria, FDA says
FILE-A man stands in the shower and uses shampoo from a bottle. (Photo by Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Kao USA Inc. a voluntary recall was issued for a brand of shampoo due to the detection of bacteria.
Food and Drug Administration officials explained in a recall notice that Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria doesn’t pose much of a medical risk to healthy individuals, but people with health issues like weakened immune systems could be more susceptible to infection by the bacteria.
Which shampoo product was recalled?
Why you should care:
The recall affects lots of the Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz sizes manufactured between February 21, 2026, and February 26, 2026.
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If I have the shampoo, what should I do?
What you can do:
Consumers with the shampoo can contact the Kao Professional Hair Technical Hotline at 800-333-2442 or via email oribecomplaints@kao.com to report any issues experienced with the product or to receive a replacement.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Food and Drug Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.