A Well-Known Shampoo Is Being Withdrawn Immediately Due To Bacteria That Can Kill One In Ten Patients

Over 1,000 Bottles of Tec Italy Shampoo Recalled Due to Dangerous Bacteria
Henkel, the Germany-based manufacturer, has voluntarily recalled 1,068 bottles of Tec Italy Shampoo for Dry and Damaged Hair after tests revealed contamination with Klebsiella oxytoca — a bacterium that, while normally harmless in the gut, can cause serious illness if it spreads elsewhere in the body.

What Is Klebsiella Oxytoca and Why Is It Dangerous?
Klebsiella oxytoca is typically found in the mouth, nose, and intestinal tract, where it does not pose a threat. However, if it enters the bloodstream or lungs, it can lead to potentially life-threatening infections such as:

Pneumonia
Sepsis
Urinary tract infections
Lower abdominal pain and vomiting
“While rare in the U.S., bloodstream infections from *Klebsiella oxytoca* can be fatal, with an estimated death rate of 10–20%,” health experts caution.

Details of the Shampoo Recall
According to the FDA, the recalled products were distributed from a facility in Mexico to U.S. salons through:

C&R Beauty
Caesar’s Professional Items Inc.
Vero Beauty Distributors
The affected batch can be identified by:

Lot Code: 1G27542266
Expiration Date: May 27, 2027

While Tec Italy is sold by major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon, this specific batch was sold directly to salons, where customers could purchase it in person.

No Reported Illnesses Yet, But Risks Remain
To date, no illnesses have been reported, and the FDA has not issued guidance on how to dispose of the affected shampoo bottles. However, consumers who purchased this product are advised to:

Stop using it immediately
Check the lot number on the bottle
Contact the distributor or Henkel for return or refund options
What Does a Class II Recall Mean?
The recall has been categorized as Class II, meaning that although the risk of serious adverse health consequences is considered moderate, users may still experience temporary or medically reversible harm.

“It’s a moderate risk — not negligible — especially for those with weakened immune systems,” the FDA noted.

Not the First Recall for Tec Italy
This is not Tec Italy’s first run-in with contamination issues. In January 2025, the brand also recalled its Tonico Shampoo due to possible E. coli contamination, prompting renewed scrutiny over its production facilities.

Stay Safe and Informed
Klebsiella oxytoca infections remain rare in the U.S., with fewer than 100 cases reported annually, but they can become deadly if untreated. If you believe you have symptoms linked to this bacterium — such as fever, chills, shortness of breath, or painful urination — seek medical advice immediately.

Consumers are encouraged to follow FDA updates for further information as the investigation continues.

Related Posts

JD Vance Warns World Cup Tourists: ‘Don’t Overstay Your Welcome’—Ice’ Barbie Will Be Watching

The United States is preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. / IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire Vice President JD Vance issued a warning to fans from all…

Stranded Abroad, My Only Rescue Was My Sister’s Ex-Husband — A Story of Unlikely Alliances

Fractures and Flight 1. The Weight of Unspoken Burdens I pushed open the apartment door and collapsed against its frame, each rib reverberating from the day’s unrelenting…

Exposing Their Influence: How I Transformed My Wedding Day into a Celebration of Self-Worth

Prologue: When Love Becomes a Battlefield They say that love blinds us, and I was living proof of that notion. I once believed that when two people…

The blanket I lovingly knitted for my late daughter showed up at my mother-in-law’s yard sale.

A Routine Saturday and an Unsettling Discovery 1.1 A Normal Morning, a Fractured Marriage What began as an ordinary Saturday morning quickly turned into a moment that…

I Went to My Husband’s Office Party for the First Time – and Discovered His Other ‘Wife’ There

For years, I had accepted that my husband, Ethan, worked long hours, traveled frequently, and often missed family events. “It’s all for us,” he’d say. I believed…

My grandparents rejected my marriage due to my fiancé’s skin color, yet he has shown himself to be an outstanding partner.

There are pivotal moments in life that shape us, moments when everything we thought we knew is turned upside down, forcing us to reevaluate long-standing beliefs and…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *