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Shampoo sold nationwide recalled after bacteria detected. Here are the impacted products
By Debra Worley at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
(Gray News) – A voluntary recall has been issued for select units of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after bacteria were found.The Food and Drug Administration said Pluralibacter gergoviae was detected. The bacteria can cause respiratory or urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections a...
Key takeaway The recall is limited to the following specific lots of the Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.
Why this matters in The Midland
For Midland residents who regularly purchase personal care products, the recall of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo serves a local concern, given the product's nationwide distribution. As the recall is specific to certain lots manufactured within a short timeframe, locals who have bought this shampoo recently should check the lot codes on their bottles. The presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria poses a particular risk to individuals with weakened immune systems, a demographic that may include some of Midland's elderly or those with chronic health conditions. Midlanders who have used the affected shampoo and are experiencing any adverse health effects should contact the Kao Professional Hair Technical Hotline to report their concerns and arrange for a replacement. Local pharmacies and retailers that carry the Oribe product line should also be aware of the recall and take steps to remove the affected lots from their shelves to protect their customers.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (Gray News) – A voluntary recall has been issued for select units of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after bacteria were found.The Food and Drug Administration said Pluralibacter gergoviae was detected. The bacteria can cause respiratory or urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections a...
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