Wound Care Gel Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

The importance of microbial testing to help manufacturers strengthen product safety, prevent costly recalls, and protect consumers.

Sparta, New Jersey, July 8 2026 MPL Laboratories, an FDA-registered, cGMP- and ISO 17025-compliant testing facility specializing in microbial and sterility analysis for pharmaceuticals, OTC medicines, cosmetics, personal care items, and other consumer goods, is highlighting a recent recall that underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining product safety in wound care applications. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has posted information about the voluntary recall of three lots of wound care gel products by a California.......[Read More] [All News]

Protecting Beauty and Wellness: MPL Laboratories Helps Ensure Microbial Safety in Cosmetics

Advanced testing services support manufacturers in delivering safe, compliant products while safeguarding consumer health.

Sparta, New Jersey, June 26 2026 As demand for cosmetics and personal care products continues to rise, ensuring microbiological safety is more critical than ever. MPL Laboratories helps manufacturers meet this challenge through comprehensive microbial testing services designed to protect both consumers and brands. Cosmetic products can become contaminated with bacteria, yeast, and mold at multiple stages, from raw materials and manufacturing environments to packaging and consumer use. Regulatory agencies, including the U.S........[Read More] [All News]

Nationwide Alcohol Prep Pad Recall Highlights Critical Need for Proactive Microbial Testing

Recent FDA recall underscores the importance of end-to-end contamination control, from raw materials to finished products.

Sparta, New Jersey, June 10 2026 MPL Laboratories is emphasizing the importance of microbial testing following a recent nationwide recall announced by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration involving large alcohol prep pads. The recalled products, containing 70% isopropyl alcohol, were distributed between September 2025 and February 2026 and removed from the market due to contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis, a microorganism capable of causing serious health risks. According to the FDA, use of the contaminated pads may.......[Read More] [All News]

Supplement Recalled Due to Health Risks Possibly Linked to Dozens of Illnesses

MPL Laboratories underscores the critical role of independent product testing for safeguarding consumers and preventing product failures.

Sparta, New Jersey, June 3 2026 A recent nationwide recall of a dietary supplement due to potential Salmonella contamination, associated with dozens of reported illnesses and hospitalizations across multiple states, underscores the critical importance of rigorous product safety testing throughout the supplement supply chain.   While recalls serve as an essential public health safeguard, they also reflect breakdowns in quality assurance that can expose consumers to serious health risks and result in significant financial.......[Read More] [All News]

Over 15,000 Baby Water Teethers Recalled Due to Potential Fungal Contamination

MPL Laboratories underscores the importance of proactive microbial testing to help manufacturers strengthen product safety, prevent costly recalls, and protect consumers.

Sparta, New Jersey, May 12, 2026 Health Canada has issued a recall of more than 15,000 baby water teethers after testing identified the potential presence of Rhinocladiella similis, a fungal contaminant. While generally considered low risk, this organism may cause infection if a teether is punctured and the liquid filling is ingested, posing a heightened concern for infants and young children. The affected products were sold across Canada between November 2023 and January 2026 and were imported from China. Health Canada is advising.......[Read More] [All News]

Over 1.5 Million Stain Removers Recalled Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

Recall highlights the critical role of microbial testing in preventing costly product failures.

Sparta, New Jersey, April 10, 2026 Earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada announced a recall of approximately 1.5 million containers of an enzyme-based stain remover after testing identified the potential presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that can pose serious health risks, particularly to individuals with weakened immune systems. The recalled products, which were sold nationwide in the United States and Canada in multiple sizes and scents, may allow bacterial.......[Read More] [All News]

Hair and Body Cleanser Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination Concerns

MPL Laboratories highlights the importance of proactive microbial testing to help manufacturers strengthen product safety, prevent costly recalls, and protect consumers.

Sparta, New Jersey, March 18, 2026 Health Canada recently issued a recall notice for a brand of hair and body cleanser after the product was found to potentially contain the bacterium Klebsiella aerogenes, a microorganism that can pose serious health risks to people with weakened immune systems, underlying lung conditions, or those using external medical devices. The affected lots were sold in Canada from May through December of last year, and consumers are urged to stop using the product and contact the importer for a replacement. .......[Read More] [All News]

Homeopathic Nasal Spray Recalled Over Microbial Contamination Risks

MPL Laboratories strengthens consumer product safety with proactive testing services to help brands avoid costly recalls and protect public health.

Sparta, New Jersey, March 18, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of a homeopathic nasal spray due to microbial contamination concerns. According to the recall notice, the product that is marketed to temporarily relieve nasal congestion, sinus headache and pressure, postnasal drip, sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching, was sold in 20 mL bottles packaged in white and yellow cartons. Laboratory analysis revealed the presence of yeast, mold, and microbial.......[Read More] [All News]