{
  "id": 5085266,
  "title": "South Africa: Woolworths Recalls Shampoo Over Bacteria, Check Yours Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/south-africa-woolworths-recalls-shampoo-over-bacteria-check-yours-now",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:26:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica Health",
    "slug": "allafrica-health",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202609020464.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Woolworths is recalling its WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo (250ml) due to the discovery of bacteria in a limited batch. The issue was identified during the company's own quality checks, leading to further testing that revealed the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacteria typically found in wet manufacturing environments. Woolworths maintains that the risk to healthy individuals is minimal; however, those with compromised immune systems should cease using the product as it could potentially result in a bacterial infection. The recall specifically impacts the 250ml size of the WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo, with the barcode number 6009233284823. The product has already been removed from store shelves. Customers who have purchased the affected shampoo can return it to any Woolworths store to receive a full refund, without the need for a receipt. For further details, customers can reach Woolworths at 0860 022 002 or email [email protected].",
  "summary": "[Scrolla] Woolworths has recalled WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo (250ml) after finding bacteria in a limited batch. Customers can return the product to any Woolworths store for a full refund, no proof of purchase required.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}