Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242
Recalled by Kao USA Inc.
Food recall
Kao USA Inc.
Classification pending
The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
Kao USA Inc. has recalled Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was announced on July 6, 2026 and was initiated on July 2, 2026. The FDA has not yet assigned it a severity classification — that usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242. The company behind the recall is Kao USA Inc., based in Nationwide. The FDA describes the product as: “Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242, lot YR010556) and 33.8 oz (UPC 840035231273, lots YR010566 and YR010576) sizes, manufactured February 21–26, 2026”
Why was Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242 recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Testing found the bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae in some lots. The bacteria poses little medical risk to healthy people, but people with weakened immune systems or certain health conditions may be more susceptible to infection.”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (8.5 oz: UPC 840035231242, lot YR010556. 33.8 oz: UPC 840035231273, lots YR010566 and YR010576. Stop using affected product; contact the Kao Professional Hair T…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Kao USA Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Sold nationwide. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- July 6, 2026
- Recall started
- July 2, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242 recalled?+
According to the FDA: Testing found the bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae in some lots.
How serious is this recall?+
Classification pending. The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
What should I do if I have Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz (UPC 840035231242?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: FDA-PR-ORIBE-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 8, 2026.