Jergens Product Recall Media Holding Statement

Kao USA Inc. Inc. takes the safety of its products seriously. As such, we took the precautionary step of voluntarily recalling several lots of Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizer, 3 oz and 10 oz sizes, after Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria was detected.

Further investigation to determine the scope of the issue is still ongoing. However, Kao USA Inc. issued a voluntary recall of the affected product by removing the product in question from warehouses, working with retailers to ensure the product does not remain on store shelves, and proactively notifying our valued consumers. Kao USA Inc. will inform regulatory authorities.

The issue is limited to select lot codes of 3 oz and 10 oz Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizer.

The affected lot codes for the 3 oz size can be found on the back of the bottle printed in black ink and begin with the prefix “ZU”:

ZU712851

ZU712861

ZU712871

ZU712881

ZU712911

ZU722851

ZU722861

ZU722871

ZU722881

The affected lot codes for the 10 oz size can be found on the bottom of the bottle printed in black ink and begin with the prefix “ZU”:

ZU722741

ZU722771

ZU722781

ZU732781

ZU732791

ZU732801

ZU732811

ZU732821

Kao encourages all consumers who have product from a recalled lot to discontinue use and call the Kao USA Inc. Consumer Care Center for a replacement coupon and product return instructions at the following number: 1.800.742.8798 or email us at consumer@kao.com.

If you have questions or comments – please see the below contacts:

Media Contact: Stephanie Kennedy skennedy@twelvenote.com or by phone at 516.425.5390

Consumer Contact: consumer@kao.com or By phone at 888.463.6332