Purity Products has issued a nationwide recall of its “My Bladder” dietary supplement after routine testing revealed potential contamination with two strains of Escherichia coli that federal regulators say could pose a health risk.
The Plainview, New York–based company announced that one lot of the product, number 03042517, tested positive for E. coli O7:K1 (IAI39/ExPEC) and E. coli 1303. The Food and Drug Administration posted the company’s recall notice on October 28, noting that the strains are not permitted in dietary supplements under current regulations.
The affected supplement was distributed across the United States through direct-to-consumer sales and online retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, according to Purity Products. The FDA notice said the contamination appeared to stem from a “temporary change in suppliers.”
The recall covers white bottles labeled “My Bladder” that contain 60 clear capsules with brown powder. Consumers are advised to stop using the supplement immediately, return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Anyone experiencing adverse reactions after taking the product should seek medical attention, the company said.
E. coli infections can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or, in serious cases, life-threatening complications such as sepsis or kidney damage, according to information from the Cleveland Clinic website. Vulnerable individuals, including infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, are at greatest risk.
Mild E. coli infections typically resolve without treatment, but severe cases may require hospitalization. Health experts advise against using antidiarrheal medications for certain toxin-producing strains, as they can increase the risk of kidney failure.
This latest recall follows a string of contamination-related alerts involving E. coli in consumer products. In June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for ground beef products linked to E. coli O157:H7, warning that some infections can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and hemolytic uremic syndrome — a potentially fatal form of kidney failure.
Consumers with questions about the Purity Products recall can contact company representative Richard Conant at 516-316-9486 or by email at [email protected].
The FDA advised the public to report any health issues related to the supplement through its MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.