Oribe Shampoo Recall Alert | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo is being recalled due to contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria — a resilient strain that can survive common preservatives. Affected batches were made between Feb 21–26, 2026, in 8.5oz and 33.8oz sizes; lot codes are on the bottle’s bottom. While generally harmless to healthy people, this bacteria poses serious risks — including eye, urinary tract infections, or even sepsis — for those with compromised immune systems. Kao USA is working with the FDA to remove these products and urges retailers and consumers to return them. If you have an…