Sparta, New Jersey, July 16, 2026
Health Canada has recalled more than 4,500 water-filled teethers for babies after testing detected potential bacterial contamination. This follows an earlier teether recall this year by a different company due to fungal concerns.
According to the recall notice:
Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, teether fillings must not contain living microbes, as they are listed on Schedule 2 and are prohibited. Health Canada’s testing found the liquid filling in sampled units contained Deinococcus ficus and Deinococcus grandis/daejeonenis. These microbes are common in the environment and are not linked to known human health risks.
The affected products were imported from China and sold across Canada between July and December 2025. Health Canada advises consumers to stop using them immediately.
MPL Laboratories emphasizes that early microbial risk assessment and testing are essential to effective product safety and quality programs. Proactive detection helps manufacturers avoid recalls, regulatory action, and potential harm.
To help in this effort, MPL Laboratories offers comprehensive microbial testing and sterility assurance services to identify and mitigate contamination risks before products reach store shelves. As an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant, and ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, MPL provides validated testing solutions for cosmetics, personal care, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and other regulated industries.
How MPL Laboratories helps prevent product contamination:
- Advanced Microbial Screening: Detects bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that may compromise safety.
- Sterility & Preservative Efficacy Testing: Confirms preservation systems remain effective throughout shelf life.
- Regulatory-Grade Compliance: Testing aligned with ISO, cGMP, and global standards.
- Expert Support: Microbiologists deliver actionable insights early in development and production.
For manufacturers looking to strengthen safety programs and reduce contamination risks, MPL Laboratories provides tailored testing and expert guidance. To learn more, 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.
