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Urea Base Agar, Acumedia PN 7226 Urea Agar Base is used with agar for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of urease production

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 25, 2016 Acumedia Manufacturers Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    PN 7226A, Lot 108812A PN 7226B, Lot 108812A PN 7226A, Lot 107 699C
  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:
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Storage temperature listed on the label was incorrect. Label stated 2-30¿C. Actual storage temperature is 2-8¿C.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Urea Base Agar, Acumedia PN 7226 Urea Agar Base is used with agar for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of urease production

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

PN 7226A, Lot 108812A PN 7226B, Lot 108812A PN 7226A, Lot 107 699C

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, AZ, UK

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2221-2017

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Class I - Dangerous

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