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I wanted to update the goat milk lotion failure. The lab re-tested their retained sample and report it came back clean. They say they are using the liquid germall plus at 0.5%, the highest recommended rate, which is also what I use when I personally make the lotion. They say it must be a handling or storage issue. I just don’t see how that can be the case unless the lotion was underpreserved, which according to them, it was not. This is just so odd because I have a container of lotion I made that has been sitting open for over six months with no visible signs of mold growth. Again, the only difference between my and their lotion is their use of powdered goat milk. Anyone have any further thoughts or recommendations? I would really like to find a lab that could manufacture this for me in five-gallon batches. Thanks.
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I have heard back from the lab. They will re-test the sample of my product they retained. Since it initially tested fine, of course this is a post-production issue. I have asked them for the % of Germall Plus they are using and am waiting for a reply on that. They suggested that since the mold is initially appearing on the lid that condensation may play a role, but if it was preserved properly, I’m guessing this shouldn’t be an issue. They claim they sterilize the 5-gallon bucket the lotion is placed in and have not had this issue with their other products. I know when I was looking for a lab to produce this lotion for me, several of them would not touch it due to the goat milk, so maybe it is tricky to deal with. As I get further information, I will post it for any feedback or suggestions any of you may have. If anyone has suggestions for another lab that may work with small minimums (5 gallons), I would appreciate that as well. Thanks!
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Oh I realize this batch is trashed. There is visible mold growth on the underside of the lid. I just meant I can’t afford to continue using this lab if I’m going to have problems like this. I can’t figure out what the cause might be though. The sample they sent originally appears fine. Their first five-gallon batch ended up completely covered with green and yellow mold. I’m only trying to avoid paraben preservatives for the most part.