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]

Laxative Recalled Over Out of Specification Microbial Counts

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

Sparta, New Jersey, October 17, 2025 Last month, Health Canada issued a recall for an over-the-counter laxative tablet intended for temporary relief of constipation. The active ingredient in this product is sennosides, a vegetable laxative extracted from the senna plant. This recall pertains to a single lot at the retailer level and underscores the necessity of stringent product testing to ensure consumer safety. The recall was initiated after testing revealed the affected lot exceeded acceptable limits for both total yeast and mold.......[Read More] [All News]

When Product Contamination Triggers Recalls: The Expensive Reality for Manufacturers

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, October 10, 2025 Product recalls caused by contamination issues can have devastating financial consequences for manufacturers. Beyond the immediate costs of retrieving, replacing, and safely disposing of affected products, companies often face significant expenses related to logistics, crisis management, and regulatory compliance. In industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, these costs can quickly escalate into millions of dollars, straining budgets and putting pressure on long-term financial.......[Read More] [All News]

Nasal Wash Product Recalled Over Microbial Contamination Concerns

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, September 25, 2025 Recently, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted information about a company’s voluntary recall of one lot of a nasal wash system to the consumer level. The recall was initiated due to a confirmed test result of microbial contamination of the product with Staphylococcus aureus. According to the recall notice, use of the product, contaminated with S. aureus, can result in blood infections in users whose nasal mucosa may be compromised due to inflammation and mechanical.......[Read More] [All News]