One additional lot of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (8.5 oz) identified in the U.S.

Kao USA Inc. (“Kao USA”) today has updated its previously announced voluntary recall of select lots of its Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (8.5 oz and 33.8 oz) to include one additional lot in the U.S. Following review of warehouse inventory records, Kao has determined that one of the previously identified, restricted lots was inadvertently shipped following initiation of the recall. Kao has not identified any new bacterial contamination.

The previously announced recall now applies to the following products:

• Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (in 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz sizes), manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26, 2026, could be impacted.
• The affected lot codes for the 8.5 oz size (UPC 840035231242) can be found on the bottom of the bottle printed in black and begin with the prefix “YR”:
  • YR010526 (the additional, previously identified and restricted lot noted above)
  • YR010556
• The affected lot codes for the 33.8 oz size (UPC 840035231273) can be found on the bottom of the bottle printed in black and begin with the prefix “YR”:
  • YR010566
  • YR010576

Though Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria pose little medical risk to healthy people, those with certain health issues such as weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to infection by the bacteria. Regardless of health status, Kao USA is urging anyone who has affected products as specified above to discontinue use.

To report any adverse events experienced with the use of this product, arrange for a replacement or for any questions, please contact the Kao Professional Hair Technical Hotline at 800-333-2442 or email oribecomplaints@kao.com.

We are working with the U.S. FDA to voluntarily recall the affected lots of the product in question from our warehouses. We are also asking retail and salon partners to remove affected lots from use and/or sale and return them to us for safe disposal.

At Kao USA, the safety of our products and consumers is our highest priority. We are working with our partners to review manufacturing practices to help prevent similar issues in the future.

Kao USA Inc. manufactures premium beauty care brands that are sold around the world. Founded in 1882, Kao USA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation.

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