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The Oribe Shampoo Recall: What You Need to Know
By Crystal Tushinsky | The Blonde in NYC
If you’ve been on social media, you probably seen people talking about the recent Oribe shampoo recall. Anytime a luxury brand is involved, there’s a lot of information that comes, but so does misinformation. So let’s talk about what actually happened!
What Was Recalled?
Oribe voluntarily recalled specific lots of its Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after routine quality testing found potential contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae.
The important part?
This is not an ingredient in the shampoo. It’s a manufacturing contamination issue affecting only certain production lots not the entire Oribe line.
Should You Be Concerned?
For most people, the risk is considered very low. BUT, because this bacteria can be more concerning for people with weakened immune systems or compromised skin, Oribe issued a voluntary recall out of caution.
If you own this shampoo, check your lot number. If it is part of the recall; stop using it & contact Oribe for a replacement or refund.
Does This Mean Oribe Is a Bad Brand?
Not at all!! One recall doesn’t make a brand unsafe. The truth is: any company, from luxury to drugstore brands, can experience a manufacturing issue. What matters most how quickly they identify the problem, notify consumers & take action. For me, transparency builds trust with any brand.
Need an Alternative?
If you were using Oribe’s Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, here are a few great options:
For fine or thinning hair:
Virtue Flourish Shampoo
Kérastase Genesis Bain Hydra Fortifiant
Nioxin (matched to your hair type)
For scalp health:
Briogeo Scalp Revival
Davines Naturaltech Energizing Shampoo
Kérastase Spécifique Bain Divalent
Quick Facts:
Product recalled: Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (specific lots only)
Reason: Potential bacterial contamination during manufacturing
Entire Oribe line affected? No
Should you stop using it? Only if your bottle is part of the recalled lots
Risk to healthy individuals: Considered very low, but affected products should still be discontinued
Crystal Tushinsky
The Blonde in NYC
