amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo recalled due to microbial contamination
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and return the product to the place of purchase with proof of purchase to obtain a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo
| Product name | UPC |
|---|---|
| Mirrorball Shampoo 275mL | GTIN 810905032637 |
| Mirrorball Shampoo 1L | GTIN 810905035836 |
| Mirrorball Shampoo 500mL | GTIN 840117808744 |
| Mirrorball Shampoo + Conditioner 20mL Duo | GTIN 840117808713 |
| Mirrorball Shampoo 60mL | GTIN 840117809260 |
Issue
The product may be contaminated with Plurabacter gergoviae which presents a microbial hazard. Plurabacter gergoviae poses little medical risk to healthy individuals. Individuals with certain health problems or compromised immune systems are at an increased risk of infection if they use the contaminated product.
As of January 27th 2025, the company has received 48 reports of foul odor in Canada, and 2 reports of irritation or allergic reaction.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mirrorball shampoo and return the product to the place of purchase with proof of purchase to obtain a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact amika by telephone at 1-888-262-3713, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm EST, by email at mirrorball@rqa-inc.com or visit the company website.
Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 95,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from May, 2023 to November, 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in United States of America
Details
Manufacturer
amika LLC
25 Kent Avenue, Suite#302
Brooklyn, NY
11249
USA
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