In Brief: Contamination Recall; ‘Made In America’ Questioned; More

According to FDA's enforcement report for the week of May 20, Beaver Falls, Pa.-based contract manufacturer Sensible Organics, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all lot codes of Nourish Organic Face Lotion and Nourish Organic Face Cream because products may contain mold. Products were distributed nationwide and to Canada through wholesale and retail channels and via sales online. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the contamination, the report says. Cosmetic product contamination increasingly is on FDA's radar Also see "FDA Cites Adulteration In Warning Letter To Juice Beauty Manufacturer" - HBW Insight, 5 May, 2015.. Office of Cosmetics and Colors Director Linda Katz said recently that products promoted as being preservative-free are of interest due to the potential for microbial contamination Also see "Cosmetic Adverse Event Reports Spiked 56% In Fiscal 2014 – FDA" - HBW Insight, 12 March, 2015.. Nourish Organics touts its offerings as free of artificial preservatives.