FDA recall, , Moderate risk
Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo
Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo has microbial contamination due to presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
KAO USA Inc recalled Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, packaged in 8.5 fl. oz. (250 mL) and 33.8 fl. oz. (1 L) bottles, due to microbial contamination from the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae. The recall began July 24, 2026, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on August 6, 2026.
The product was distributed to Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Canada.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for recalled products:
- Check the brand, package size and codes such as expiration dates against the notice.
- Return it to the store where you bought it, or dispose of it properly.
Is yours affected?
Affected if its UPC and lot code are listed under that product.
A UPC is the number printed under a barcode.
Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo
- UPC
- 840035231242
- 840035231273
- Lot code
- YR010526
- 8.5
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Canada
- Company
- KAO USA Inc
- Hazard
- Contamination
- Risk
Moderate risk
Using it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99499
- Recall number
- C-0011-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 397 individual units
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Summary updated
