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]

Oral Prescription Drug for Treating Tumors Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination Concerns

MPL Laboratories provides microbial and sterility 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, February 6, 2024 Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted information about the voluntary recall of one lot of an oral prescription drug for the treatment of tumors. The manufacturer has recalled the product due to microbial contamination identified as Penicillium brevicompactum.   According to the recall risk statement: Although there is little data in the literature on human pathology caused by Penicillium brevicompactum, there are cases of invasive disease caused by similar.......[Read More] [All News]

Multiple Pet Products Recalled Due to Microbial Exposure Concerns

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

Sparta, NJ, January 18, 2024 The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently posted information about four pet products that have been recalled due to potential microbial contamination. All of the products were sold under one brand and included a deodorizing pet bedding spray, waterless foaming shampoo, deodorizing fragrance spritz, and a detangling and conditioning spray. CPSC reports: The recalled pet products can contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and.......[Read More] [All News]

Close to 48,000 Mattresses Recalled Due to Mold Exposure Risks

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, December 14, 2023  Last month, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of approximately 48,000 mattresses due to consumers being at risk of mold exposure. The recalled mattresses were manufactured in California between January 2 and April 28 of this year. CPSC states the manufacturer has received over 540 reports of mold on their mattresses. According to the recall notice: The mattresses could have been exposed to water during the manufacturing process allowing mold to develop.......[Read More] [All News]