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 individuals with compromised immune systems. The recall is being carried out as a precautionary measure to safeguard consumers and ensure product safety.
The affected supplement was distributed nationwide through direct delivery to consumers, through the websites of two major retailers. Consumers are urged to discontinue use immediately and return the product for a full refund.
MPL Laboratories, a leading provider of microbial testing services, supports manufacturers, distributors, and importers in preventing contamination issues before products reach the marketplace. Operating from an FDA registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant facility, MPL Laboratories offers comprehensive microbial and contaminant testing for consumer goods, personal care products, cosmetics, over-the-counter medicines, and pharmaceuticals.
These testing services play a critical role in protecting public health and helping companies avoid the financial and reputational impact of product recalls and related legal challenges.
For more information about microbial, sterility, and other testing services offered by MPL Laboratories, please visit www.MPLLaboratories.com, call (800) 548-1874, or email info@MPLLaboratories.com.
About MPL Laboratories
MPL Laboratories (formerly Marypaul Laboratories) was founded in 1985 as a full service microbiology laboratory. It is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by PJLA, FDA, and DEA registered. MPL’s staff includes a Ph.D. Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology, M.S. and B.S. degreed microbiologists, along with other dedicated scientific personnel. The microbiology testing laboratory serves the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care product industries. MPL strives to provide its clients with reliable, defensible test data delivered in a timely manner. The laboratory is part of the EMSL Analytical network of laboratories across the United States and Canada.
