Silgan Dispensing did not properly investigate mould counts at Spokane plant, Capitol Forum reports

Silgan Dispensing Systems, Silgan's contract manufacturer of consumer health care products, did not properly investigate or report high mould and yeast counts in drug products made at its Spokane, Washington facility, The Capitol Forum reported on 20 October 2026. According to the report, this continued after an unnamed customer recalled a Silgan-made product over potential fungal contamination.

Why this mattersIf confirmed, the reported lapses at a contract maker of drug products would raise recall risk for its customers and could draw regulatory attention to Silgan's dispensing business.

• The Capitol Forum reported the findings on 20 October 2026.
• Silgan Dispensing Systems makes consumer health care products under contract at a facility in Spokane, Washington.
• High mould and yeast counts in drug products from the plant were not properly investigated or reported, according to the report.
• An unnamed customer recalled a product made by Silgan over potential fungal contamination.

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