{"id":513401,"date":"2026-07-07T03:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T03:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/513401\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T03:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T03:01:09","slug":"oribe-serene-scalp-shampoo-recalled-after-harmful-bacteria-detected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/513401\/","title":{"rendered":"Oribe Serene Scalp shampoo recalled after harmful bacteria detected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">The Herald has approached Oribe and Product Safety New Zealand for comment and clarification.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">The following products have been recalled:<\/p>\n<p>Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (in 8.5oz and 33.8oz sizes).The affected lot codes for the 8.5oz size (UPC 840035231242) can be found on the bottom of the bottle, printed in black, and begin with the prefix \u201cYR\u201d: o YR010556The affected lot codes for the 33.8oz size (UPC 840035231273) can be found on the bottom of the bottle, printed in black, and begin with the prefix \u201cYR\u201d: o YR010566 o YR010576<img  alt=\"Some batches of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo were recalled in the US and Canada. Photo \/ Oribe\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Some batches of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo were recalled in the US and Canada. Photo \/ Oribe<\/p>\n<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">Oribe manufacturer Kao USA said the company was working with the FDA to recall the lots of contaminated shampoo from warehouses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cWe are also asking retail and salon partners to remove affected lots from use and\/or sale and return them to us for safe disposal,\u201d the company said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThe safety of our products and consumers is our highest priority,\u201d the company continued. \u201cWe are working with our partners to review manufacturing practices to help prevent similar issues in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">Pluralibacter gergoviae occurs naturally in the environment, commonly inhabiting soil, water, insects and plants. It is also known to colonise the human oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract, according to a paper in the journal Cosmetics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">The bacteria is of particular interest to the cosmetics industry, as it is naturally resistant to parabens, a common antimicrobial agent added to cosmetic products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lSGAPBQwEUcIMo\" style=\"display:none\">Pluralibacter gergoviae has been responsible for the recalls of eye cream, children\u2019s shampoo, skin cream, hand cleaning paste, and cleansing wipes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Herald has approached Oribe and Product Safety New Zealand for comment and clarification. 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