Mucolytic Agent 1 pint/473 ml; 1 gallon/3.8 l Product Usage: A mucoliquefying preservative designed for use in the preparation of mucoid cytology specimens. Mucolexx & Mucolytic Agent liquefies mucus and allows for optimal cytologic diagnostic results.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Richard Allan Scientific Mucolytic Agent 1 pint / 473 ml Product code: 76166, Lot #s and EXP Dates: 313839-Dec 2016; 311157-Oct-2016; 306726-Aug-2016; 297142-Jun-2016; 296289-May-2016; 290486-Mar-2016; 289488-Mar-2016; 276824-Nov-2015; 271110-Oct-2015; 265368-Aug-2015. Richard Allan Scientific Mucolytic Agent 1 gallon/ 3.8 l, Product Code: 76167; Lot Number & EXP Dates: 311158- Oct-2016; 302099- Jun-2016; 298834-Jun-2016; 293734- Apr-2016; 288009-Feb-2016; 283396-Jan-2016; 279581-Nov-2015; and 274814- Oct-2015 Dec-2016 Oct-2016 Aug-2016 Jun-2016 May-2016 Mar-2016 Mar-2016 Nov-2015 Oct-2015 Aug-2015
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Richard-Allan Scientific Company
- Reason for Recall:
- Richard Allan Scientific (RAS) is initiating a recall of Mucolytic agent and Mucolexx following a customer complaint reporting that a lab had found fungal contamination in 2 lots of Mucolexx.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Mucolytic Agent 1 pint/473 ml; 1 gallon/3.8 l Product Usage: A mucoliquefying preservative designed for use in the preparation of mucoid cytology specimens. Mucolexx & Mucolytic Agent liquefies mucus and allows for optimal cytologic diagnostic results.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Richard Allan Scientific Mucolytic Agent 1 pint / 473 ml Product code: 76166, Lot #s and EXP Dates: 313839-Dec 2016; 311157-Oct-2016; 306726-Aug-2016; 297142-Jun-2016; 296289-May-2016; 290486-Mar-2016; 289488-Mar-2016; 276824-Nov-2015; 271110-Oct-2015; 265368-Aug-2015. Richard Allan Scientific Mucolytic Agent 1 gallon/ 3.8 l, Product Code: 76167; Lot Number & EXP Dates: 311158- Oct-2016; 302099- Jun-2016; 298834-Jun-2016; 293734- Apr-2016; 288009-Feb-2016; 283396-Jan-2016; 279581-Nov-2015; and 274814- Oct-2015 Dec-2016 Oct-2016 Aug-2016 Jun-2016 May-2016 Mar-2016 Mar-2016 Nov-2015 Oct-2015 Aug-2015
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1639-2015
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