• Kao Corporation expanded a voluntary U.S. recall of select lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz, 33.8 oz sizes.
• One additional 8.5 oz lot was added after inventory checks found a restricted lot was inadvertently shipped post-recall start.
• Recall covers product manufactured Feb. 21, 2026 to Feb. 26, 2026; impacted lots are identified by “YR” codes printed on bottles.
• No new bacterial contamination was identified; the recall relates to potential Pluralibacter gergoviae contamination risk, higher for immunocompromised users.
• Consumers were urged to stop using affected products; retailers, salons were told to pull impacted lots for return and disposal.

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