Henkel Capital S.A. de C.V. of Mexico voluntarily recalled 1,068 units of its Tec Italy Shampoo Totale, as it can potentially be contaminated with Klebsiella oxytoca.
The recalled Totale Shampoo by Tec Italy is packaged in a 33.81 fl. oz./1 L, green plastic bottle marked with Lot # 1G27542266 on the side of the bottle. The UPC code is 7501438375850.
The shampoo was distributed in the United States through distributors in New York and California.
Tec Italy Shampoo Totale may have been distributed to other states. It was also sold to consumers at the retail level.
The potential for product contamination was noted after microbiological analyses performed by the company revealed the presence of these bacteria in some of its 33.81 fl. oz./1 L bottles of Tec Italy Shampoo Totale.
Exposure to Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria can cause infections in humans, including infection in the eyes, nose, and skin, with additional reactions for consumers with immune-compromised conditions.
To date, there have been no reports of user harm or injury related to these products.
Consumers who have purchased the applicable 33.81 fl. oz./1 L bottles of Tec Italy Shampoo Totale should stop using the product and return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Henkel is conducting this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled Totale Shampoo by Tec Italy is packaged in a 33.81 fl. oz./1 L, green plastic bottle marked with Lot # 1G27542266 on the side of the bottle. The UPC code is 7501438375850.
The shampoo was distributed in the United States through distributors in New York and California.
Tec Italy Shampoo Totale may have been distributed to other states. It was also sold to consumers at the retail level.
The potential for product contamination was noted after microbiological analyses performed by the company revealed the presence of these bacteria in some of its 33.81 fl. oz./1 L bottles of Tec Italy Shampoo Totale.
Exposure to Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria can cause infections in humans, including infection in the eyes, nose, and skin, with additional reactions for consumers with immune-compromised conditions.
To date, there have been no reports of user harm or injury related to these products.
Consumers who have purchased the applicable 33.81 fl. oz./1 L bottles of Tec Italy Shampoo Totale should stop using the product and return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Henkel is conducting this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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