U.S. shoppers need to be on alert as a popular salon shampoo disappears from store shelves. This urgent shampoo recall involves more than 1,000 bottles that could be carrying harmful bacteria. These dangerous germs might lead to serious infections when the product touches your skin. Henkel Capital S.A. de C.V. of Mexico recently launched a voluntary recall of 1,068 units of Tec Italy Shampoo Totale. Lab tests revealed Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria hiding in the formula. What many once considered a premium beauty product now presents real health concerns. The situation turns especially risky for those with weakened immune systems, who face the greatest threat from exposure.
The Contaminated Product: What to Look For
Henkel sells the recalled shampoo in a green plastic bottle that holds 33.81 fl. oz./1 L. Therefore, if you bought Tec Italy Totale Shampoo lately, look for Lot # 1G27542266 on the side. Additionally, the UPC reads 7501438375850.
The company mainly shipped this salon-grade shampoo to New York and California. However, it might have reached other states too. Salon products often move beyond their first sales points through other sellers. “The potential for product contamination was noted after microbiological analyses performed by the company revealed the presence of these bacteria,” according to official reports. Following this finding, Henkel took quick action, since they own many well-known care brands.