Meridian Bioscience, Group B Streptococcus, Catalog Number 480050, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test Assay

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI/DI 00840733102196, Lot Numbers: 480350U020, Exp. 2026-06-12
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Meridian Bioscience Inc
Reason for Recall:
The cap on the reaction buffer tube may be missing the black rubber gasket resulting in the potential for leakage and reduced buffer volume.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Meridian Bioscience, Group B Streptococcus, Catalog Number 480050, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test Assay

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI/DI 00840733102196, Lot Numbers: 480350U020, Exp. 2026-06-12

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, ME, MT, NH, NJ, OH, TN, TX, WA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0569-2026

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