Sparta, New Jersey, September 3, 2026
A recent nationwide recall involving a widely distributed over-the-counter eczema treatment cream has once again highlighted the critical importance of rigorous microbiological and stability testing in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and consumer healthcare industries. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated due to potential microbial contamination concerns that could pose serious health risks to consumers, particularly those with compromised immune systems.
As recalls tied to contamination, quality failures, and manufacturing deficiencies continue to rise across healthcare and personal care markets, companies face increasing pressure to ensure product safety before products ever reach store shelves. In addition to direct financial losses, recalls can result in long-term reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and diminished consumer trust.
MPL Laboratories, an FDA-registered, cGMP- and ISO 17025-compliant testing facility serving the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and consumer product industries, provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing services designed to help manufacturers identify potential issues early in the product development and production process.
The team at MPL Laboratories works closely with brands and manufacturers to support product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance at every stage of development and production.
MPL Laboratories offers a wide range of services that can help companies reduce recall risk, including microbial limits testing, preservative efficacy testing, stability studies, contamination investigations, USP testing, method development and validation, and quality control support. These services are particularly important for water-based topical formulations and other products that may be vulnerable to microbial contamination during manufacturing or storage.
As regulatory oversight intensifies and consumers demand greater transparency and product safety, proactive laboratory testing remains one of the most effective tools for minimizing risk, protecting public health, and maintaining long-term consumer confidence.
For more information about MPL Laboratories’ testing resources, 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.
