Safety Alert: Earflap Hats Recalled Over Mold Contamination Risks

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

Sparta, New Jersey, March 4, 2026 Health Canada has announced a recall of imported earflap hats distributed by a British Columbia–based importer after concerns arose about potential mold contamination. The recalled hats, manufactured in Vietnam, were sold across Canada from September through November of last year. Consumers are urged to discontinue use immediately and contact the retailer or importer for additional recall information.   Mold exposure can pose serious health risks, particularly for individuals with compromised.......[Read More] [All News]

Eye Ointment Recalled Due to Potential Sterility Issues

Rising concerns reinforce the critical need for independent sterility testing in ophthalmic and other vital products.

Sparta, New Jersey, February 12, 2026 MPL Laboratories, an FDA-registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility specializing in microbial and sterility analysis for pharmaceuticals, OTC medicines, cosmetics, personal care items, and other consumer goods, is highlighting a recent recall that underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining sterility in eye care products.   Health Canada has issued a recall for select lots of an Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP after determining that the sterility of the product.......[Read More] [All News]

Microbiology Testing Services for Nutritional and Dietary Supplements

MPL Laboratories helps to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for a rapidly growing industry.

Sparta, New Jersey, January 21, 2026 As consumer demand for vitamins, herbal products, probiotics, and other dietary supplements continues to rise, ensuring microbial safety has become a critical component of product quality. MPL Laboratories’ capabilities provide manufacturers with accurate, timely, and defensible data to help meet current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards.   Microbiological quality is a non-negotiable aspect of supplement safety. MPL’s.......[Read More] [All News]

Outbreak Investigation Leads to the Recall of a Dietary Supplement Over Salmonella Concerns

Comprehensive testing services from MPL Laboratories help prevent product contamination and costly recalls.

Sparta, New Jersey, January 7, 2026 Late last year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and several state health departments investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder. The outbreak affected consumers in at least seven states and resulted in multiple hospitalizations.   According to the CDC, investigators identified a common supplier of moringa leaf powder as the likely source. The FDA.......[Read More] [All News]

Dietary Supplement Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk from Bacterial Contamination

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

Sparta, New Jersey, December 22, 2025 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of one lot of a dietary supplement marketed for bladder support due to potential bacterial contamination. The capsule product may contain Escherichia coli O7:K1 and 1303, organisms that could pose a health risk.   According to the FDA recall notice, the presence of these E. coli strains may lead to gastrointestinal or other infections, particularly among vulnerable populations such as infants, young children, older adults, and.......[Read More] [All News]

Importance of Robust Microbial Testing Following Recent Cosmetic Product Recall

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

Sparta, New Jersey, December 15, 2025 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall of a popular brand of makeup remover cleansing towelettes after internal testing by the manufacturer revealed contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae. More than 1,000 cases of the product were distributed across Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The product was deemed out-of-specification due to the presence of this microorganism, which can compromise product safety and quality.  Pluralibacter gergoviae is a.......[Read More] [All News]

Leading Fungal and Yeast Contaminants Behind Consumer Product Recalls

MPL Laboratories provides testing services for a wide range of products at its FDA-registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025-compliant testing facility.

Sparta, New Jersey, November 26, 2025 MPL Laboratories, a leader in microbiological testing for pharmaceuticals, personal care items, and consumer products, has released new insights into some of the most common types of fungi and yeast responsible for product recalls in non-food industries. Fungal contamination is a persistent quality control challenge in the manufacturing of medicines, cosmetics, and topical products. While not as widely discussed as bacterial contamination, mold and yeast growth can compromise product integrity,.......[Read More] [All News]

Common Bacteria Behind Product Recalls in Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Goods

MPL Laboratories provides testing services for a wide range of products at its FDA-registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025-compliant testing facility.

Sparta, New Jersey, November 21, 2025 MPL Laboratories, a leading provider of microbiological and analytical testing services for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care items, and other consumer products, offers insights into some of the most frequent bacterial contaminants responsible for product recalls in the non-food sector. Bacterial contamination remains one of the top reasons for product recalls. The laboratory highlights several bacterial species that pose significant quality and safety risks if present in finished.......[Read More] [All News]