Recall Z-0621-2007

Remel, Inc. · initiated February 21, 2007

Terminated

Product

Remel MacConkey Agar w/Sorbitol, growth medium, Catalog R01556, packaged 10/box. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS.

Codes / lots: Lot 506069, Exp. 2007/03/20

Reason for recall

False negative results for sorbitol fermenting bacteria such as E. Coli 0157.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Recall letters dated 2/19/07 were issued on 2/21/07 via regular mail explaining the reason for recall and requesting all remaining inventory of the affected lot be discarded. A Product Inventory Checklist was enclosed to indicate the amount of inventory the customer discarded. This was to be returned via FAX or mail in the return envelope provided.

Details

Recall number
Z-0621-2007
Initiated
February 21, 2007
Posted by FDA
March 14, 2007
Terminated
March 6, 2008
Product code
JSI – Culture Media, Selective And Differential
Quantity
694/10-pack boxes
Distribution
Nationwide.
Recalling firm
Remel, Inc., Lenexa, KS

Official FDA recall record