Reported Aug 12, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Sep 16, 2026

Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, packaged in 8.5 fl. oz. (250 mL) bottles with UPC 840035231242 and 33.8 fl. oz.…

KAO USA Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: KAO USA Inc · 2535 Spring Grove Ave · Cincinnati, OH · 45214-1729

Is this the product you have?

  • Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, packaged in 8.5 fl. oz. (250 mL) bottles with UPC 840035231242 and 33.8 fl. oz. (1 L) bottles with UPC 840035231273
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Codes
    • YR010526 (8.5 fl. oz. bottles)
    • YR010566
    • YR010576 (33.8 fl. oz. bottles)
Amount recalled
397 individual units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination due to presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (Enforcement Report)

Read the FDA (weekly enforcement report) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 2:47 PM UTC

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