Organic Cold and Flu Syrup Recalled Due to Yeast Concerns

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

Sparta, NJ, May 23, 2025 Health Canada recently announced that two lots of a brand of organic cold and flu syrup had been recalled because the yeast content may be out of specification. The product was sold in Canada through various retail chains and online sources.   This recall was classified as a Type II by Health Canada, which means the use of, or exposure to, a recalled product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. According to the.......[Read More] [All News]

Amino Acid Supplements Recalled Due to Microbial Concerns

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

Sparta, NJ, April 23, 2025 Last month, Health Canada posted information about the recall of a brand of the amino acid known as L-theanine. The recall to end users involves one lot of the supplements packaged in 250 mg capsules.   According to the recall notice: The total aerobic microbial count and total yeast and mold count are out of specification in the affected lot.   Unfortunately, there are numerous microorganisms that can grow and reproduce in supplements, cosmetics, personal care items, and many other consumer.......[Read More] [All News]

Popular Detergent Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

MPL Laboratories provides microbial and sterility testing resources to manufacturers of personal care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods at its FDA registered, cGMP, and ISO 17025 compliant testing facility.

Sparta, NJ, April 17, 2025 Last month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted information about the recall of a major brand of detergent because of microbial contamination concerns. Three lots of the detergent are part of the recall, which includes over 16,000 bottles. The product was sold exclusively through a major online retailer back in January. According to the CPSC notice: The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas oleovorans, an environmental organism found widely in.......[Read More] [All News]

Yeast and Mold a Common Cause of Cannabis Product Recalls

MPL Laboratories provides cGMP and ISO 17025 compliant testing services to identify microorganisms in over-the-counter medicines, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other products at its FDA registered and DEA licensed facility.

Sparta, NJ, March 11, 2025 A recent article in The Gazette found that some 75% of cannabis consumer advisories and recalls over the last three years in Colorado were due to yeast and mold concerns in the products. Similar problems have been occurring in other states that allow cannabis and also have state limits for these all too common contaminants.   Some 50% of the cases in Colorado were reportedly caused by Aspergillus contamination. Aspergillus is a type of fungus that is a frequent cause of cannabis product recalls.......[Read More] [All News]

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]