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

FDA device recall Z-0621-2007 · posted 2007-03-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Remel, Inc.
Reason for recall
False negative results for sorbitol fermenting bacteria such as E. Coli 0157.
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.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JSI
Quantity affected
694/10-pack boxes
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2007-02-21
Date posted
2007-03-14
Date terminated
2008-03-06
Location
Lenexa, KS

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