Better Braids Un-Braid Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk
Keystone Laboratories recalls Better Braids Un-Braid (salicylic acid) due to microbial contamination. Check lot 10AN5 and UPC 07059600430.
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Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Failed S.aureus test.
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What happened, in plain English
Keystone Laboratories Inc is recalling Better Braids Un-Braid, a salicylic acid product packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 ml) bottles. The recall is due to failed Staphylococcus aureus tests indicating microbial contamination. No specific remedy or action steps are currently listed in the record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/43016-better-braids-un-braid-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/43016-better-braids-un-braid-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0853-2016
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“Better Braids Un-Braid Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/43016-better-braids-un-braid-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0853-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0853-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product failed a Staphylococcus aureus test, indicating it is contaminated with bacteria that can cause infections. Using a non-sterile product contaminated with S. aureus on the skin or scalp can lead to serious health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Better Braids Un-Braid packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 ml) bottles distributed in the U.S., including Maryland and New Jersey, are affected. Individuals using this over-the-counter product on their skin or hair are at risk of exposure to microbial contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Better Braids Un-Braid (salicylic acid), also known as Le Demelant, packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 ml) bottles. Check for UPC 07059600430 and Lot # 10AN5 on the packaging.
- Brand
Better Braids- Product
BETTER BRAIDS UN-BRAID (salicylic acid), Le Demelant, Packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 ml) Bottles, Over the Counter Only- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if your bottle matches the recalled lot number 10AN5 and UPC 07059600430.
Stop Using Immediately
Discontinue use of the product due to the risk of microbial contamination from failed S. aureus tests.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Maryland and New Jersey.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Including: MD and NJ” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Maryland, New Jersey.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 51 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0853-2016 (April 4, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0853-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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