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]

Mineral Sunscreen Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

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

Sparta, NJ, October 29, 2024 Earlier this month, Health Canada posted information about the recall of a SPF 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion. The mineral tinted product was recalled due to microbial contamination concerns.   According to the recall notice:   The TAMC (Total aerobic microbial count) and the TYMC (Total yeasts and molds count) are out of specification for the affected batch. The contaminant was identified as Candida guilliermondii.   Candida guilliermondii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen........[Read More] [All News]

Tattoo Pigments Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

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

Sparta, NJ, October 22, 2024 Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of 3 water-based tattoo pigments by a company based in Nevada. The recall announcement states the products are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers.   According to the FDA posting:   Commonly reported symptoms of tattoo ink associated infections include the appearance of rashes or lesions consisting of red papules solely in areas where the contaminated ink.......[Read More] [All News]

FDA Issues Safety Alert due to Cronobacter Contamination Concerns in Imported Infant Formula

MPL Laboratories offers microbial and sterility testing services at its FDA registered, cGMP and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility to protect consumers from exposure risks and to help prevent costly product recalls.

Sparta, NJ, August 20, 2024 Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted a safety alert for parents and caregivers about possible Cronobacter contamination concerns with a brand of powdered goat milk instant formula and other infant formula products imported and distributed by a company in Texas. The firm had already initiated a voluntary recall of these same products about a week before because they were not in compliance with all of FDA’s infant formula regulations. According to the FDA safety.......[Read More] [All News]

Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus cereus Contamination

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

Sparta, NJ, August 2, 2024 Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted information about the recall of an Atovaquone Oral Suspension by a pharmaceutical company that specializes in generic medications. The oral suspension is being recalled due to potential contamination with a Gram-positive bacterium known as Bacillus cereus.   Atovaquone is an antimicrobial medication used for the prevention and treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP). One lot of the product, which was distributed between.......[Read More] [All News]

Fog Machine Liquid Recalled Due to Mold Exposure Concerns

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

Sparta, NJ, July 10, 2024 The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently posted information about the recall of fog liquid used in machines that create a smoke or fog effect. One lot of the product has been recalled due to a risk of mold exposure. According to the recall announcement: The recalled fog liquid can expire sooner than the expiration date listed on the product. This can pose a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.  The.......[Read More] [All News]

Multiple Brands of Eye Ointment Recalled Due to Potential Lack of Sterility

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

Sparta, NJ, June 24, 2024 Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted information about the voluntary nationwide recall of four eye ointment products produced by one manufacturer. The products were distributed nationwide to wholesalers, major retailers and via the product distributor, and are being recalled due to lack of sterility assurance. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled products. According to the published risk statement: For those patients who use these products, there is a.......[Read More] [All News]

Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

MPL Laboratories offers microbial and sterility testing services at its FDA registered, cGMP and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility to protect consumers from exposure risks and to help prevent costly product recalls.

Sparta, NJ, February 6, 2024 Both the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada recently published information about the recall of a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula in each country. The manufacturer reported that the recall of specific batches of the infant formula was due to a possibility of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside of the United States. According to the FDA recall notice: Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections (sepsis) or.......[Read More] [All News]