Remel, Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar) in A) 100 mm REF R01503, and B) 150 mm plates REF R04033,

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    A) Lot: 978596, 2017-01-30; B) Lot: 978948, 2017/01/30
  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:
Remel Inc
Reason for Recall:
Test organisms exhibit poor growth when grown using the test agar. The poor growth can give users incorrect AST zones when performing susceptibility tests.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Remel, Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar) in A) 100 mm REF R01503, and B) 150 mm plates REF R04033,

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

A) Lot: 978596, 2017-01-30; B) Lot: 978948, 2017/01/30

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1400-2017

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Class I - Dangerous

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