Kao Updates Voluntary Recall of Oribe Shampoo in the U.S.

Kao USA 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”:

• YR010576
• YR010566

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.