Day Cream Recalled Over Microbial Contamination Concerns

MPL Laboratories provides microbial and sterility testing services for cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and other consumer goods at its FDA registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility.

Sparta, NJ, June 12, 2025 Health Canada recently announced the recall of a brand of day cream used to treat dry skin due to the possible presence of microbial contamination. The product batch that is part of the recall was manufactured in Canada. Over 800 units were sold in Canada from September 2024 through February of this year.   According to the recall notice posted by Health Canada: The recalled product does not meet microbial standards over time. The product may contain a microorganism called Lactobacillus.......[Read More] [All News]

Shampoo Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns

MPL Laboratories provides microbial and sterility testing services for consumer goods, personal care products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals at its FDA registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility.

Sparta, NJ, June 2, 2025 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted information about the recall of a shampoo by an international manufacturer due to the possible presence of microbial contamination. Distributors in New York and California handled the product and the manufacturer reports the shampoo may have been further distributed to other states.   While at the time of the recall notice there had been no reports of user harm or injury, the product had the potential to be contaminated with Klebsiella.......[Read More] [All News]

Organic Cold and Flu Syrup Recalled Due to Yeast Concerns

MPL Laboratories provides microbial and sterility testing services for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, cosmetics, and consumer goods at its FDA registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility.

Sparta, NJ, May 23, 2025 Health Canada recently announced that two lots of a brand of organic cold and flu syrup had been recalled because the yeast content may be out of specification. The product was sold in Canada through various retail chains and online sources.   This recall was classified as a Type II by Health Canada, which means the use of, or exposure to, a recalled product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. According to the.......[Read More] [All News]

Amino Acid Supplements Recalled Due to Microbial Concerns

MPL Laboratories provides microbial, sterility, and shelf-life testing services for supplements, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and other consumer goods at its FDA registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility.

Sparta, NJ, April 23, 2025 Last month, Health Canada posted information about the recall of a brand of the amino acid known as L-theanine. The recall to end users involves one lot of the supplements packaged in 250 mg capsules.   According to the recall notice: The total aerobic microbial count and total yeast and mold count are out of specification in the affected lot.   Unfortunately, there are numerous microorganisms that can grow and reproduce in supplements, cosmetics, personal care items, and many other consumer.......[Read More] [All News]

Popular Detergent Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

MPL Laboratories provides microbial and sterility testing resources to manufacturers of personal care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods at its FDA registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility.

Sparta, NJ, April 17, 2025 Last month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted information about the recall of a major brand of detergent because of microbial contamination concerns. Three lots of the detergent are part of the recall, which includes over 16,000 bottles. The product was sold exclusively through a major online retailer back in January. According to the CPSC notice: The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas oleovorans, an environmental organism found widely in.......[Read More] [All News]

Yeast and Mold a Common Cause of Cannabis Product Recalls

MPL Laboratories provides cGMP and ISO 17025 compliant testing services to identify microorganisms in over-the-counter medicines, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other products at its FDA registered and DEA licensed facility.

Sparta, NJ, March 11, 2025 A recent article in The Gazette found that some 75% of cannabis consumer advisories and recalls over the last three years in Colorado were due to yeast and mold concerns in the products. Similar problems have been occurring in other states that allow cannabis and also have state limits for these all too common contaminants.   Some 50% of the cases in Colorado were reportedly caused by Aspergillus contamination. Aspergillus is a type of fungus that is a frequent cause of cannabis product recalls.......[Read More] [All News]

Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recalled Nationwide Due to Potential Bacterial Contamination

MPL Laboratories provides cGMP and ISO 17025 compliant microbial testing services for pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medicines, cosmetics, and other consumer products.

Sparta, NJ, October 31, 2024 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted information recently about the recall of an Atovaquone Oral Suspension by a pharmaceutical company that was produced for them by another drug product manufacturer. The oral suspension is being recalled due to potential contamination with a Gram-positive bacterium known as Cohnella.  Atovaquone is an antimicrobial medication used for the prevention and treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP). One batch of the product, which was distributed.......[Read More] [All News]