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Kao USA recalls two Oribe shampoos over bacterial contamination
Kao USA announced a voluntary recall of two sizes of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. The products were manufactured between February 21 and February 26, 2026, and sold in the United States and Canada.
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Kao USA announced a voluntary recall of two sizes of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria in the products. The recall covers the 8.5-ounce bottle with UPC 840035231242 and lot code YR010556, and the 33.8-ounce bottle with UPC 840035231273 and lot codes YR010566 and YR010576.
The smaller bottle retails for $52 and the larger for $166. The affected products were manufactured between February 21, 2026, and February 26, 2026, and were sold nationwide in the United States and Canada at salons and other retailers.
Health risks and prior incidents Pluralibacter gergoviae can cause infections that lead to eye infections, respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, and sepsis in vulnerable individuals. The FDA posted the recall notice one day after the announcement and stated that while the risk to healthy people is low, the bacteria can be life-threatening to those with weakened immune systems.
A similar recall of nearly one million units of Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo occurred in 2024 due to the same bacterium.
Company response and consumer guidance Kao USA stated it is working with the FDA to remove the affected lots from warehouses and is asking retail and salon partners to return the products for safe disposal. com for a replacement.
