Remel, Inc recalls
Every recall we track for Remel, Inc — 50 in all, from 2017–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Remel, Inc more than tripled in 2025 (9, up from 1 in 2024).
All FDA recall records for Remel, Inc since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
What to do if you have a recalled Remel, Inc product
- Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall.
- Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals.
- Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
All Remel, Inc recalls
23 shown- Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK R04030; GC Agar Base (100mm) 10/PK R01460
Remel recalls two types of GC Agar Base (150mm and 100mm) due to reduced recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains. Affected units have specific lot numbers and model codes.
RemelJun 3, 2026 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls Yeastone Broth, 11ML, 10/BOX YY3462
Remel recalls Yeastone Broth (11ML, 10/BOX YY3462) due to potential incorrect lab results causing delayed antifungal treatment. Affected lots include 321046, 329835, 330316, 327069, 330317, 336325, 338314, 341161, 303851, 311723.
RemelMar 24, 2026 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls Campy CVA Medium 100/PK, R01272
Remel recalls Campy CVA Medium 100/PK (lot R01272) due to low Campylobacter Jejuni recovery in testing. This may affect lab use. No remedy specified.
RemelFeb 5, 2026 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls 1. CAMHB W/LHB, MANUAL, 11ML, 10/BOX YCP112-10 2. BRUCELLA BROTH, 11ML, 10/BOX YT3450
Remel recalls two types of lab culture media (CAMHB and Brucella Broth) due to potential contamination that may cause darker or brown media color. Affected products have specific model numbers and lots.
RemelNov 12, 2025 - UnratedMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls Blood Agar,5% Sheep Blood 100/PK, Product Number R01202
Remel recalls Blood Agar 5% Sheep Blood 100/PK (Product R01202) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lots 271595 and 271596 may pose health risks if used in food safety testing.
RemelJul 11, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls Thermo SCIENTIFIC Sensititre Cation Adjusted AutoRead Mueller-Hinton Broth w/ TES w/ Lysed Horse Blood, REF CP11410;
Remel recalls Sensititre Cation Adjusted AutoRead Mueller-Hinton Broth with potential off color affecting performance. Learn if you have the product and what to do.
RemelMay 1, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls remel BLOOD AGAR EMB AGAR BIPLATE, REF R02041, QTY 100, for invitro diagnostic use
Remel recalls 100 units of Blood Agar Biplate (Ref R02041) for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in diagnostic use. Affected units may show visible contamination on the blood side.
RemelFeb 13, 2025 - Use cautionMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls Zebra Thermal Barcode Printer GX430t, Model no. YSW 1000 or YSW 2000, may have been sold as an optional accessory for
Zebra Thermal Barcode Printer GX430t (models YSW 1000/2000) with faulty power supply may overheat and cause fire. Check label for Zebra Technologies and use validation tool to confirm if affected.
RemelFeb 12, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls remel BactiDrop Acridine Orange, REF 21502, 50 per package.
Remel recalls BactiDrop Acridine Orange (REF 21502) due to color change from orange-yellow to light yellow causing inaccurate fluorescent stain results. Affected lots expire April 2025.
RemelSep 20, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls remel TODD HEWITT W. CNA (LIM BROTH), REF R064810; used to isolate Group B Streptococci form clinical specimens
Remel recalls Todd Hewitt Broth (lot 668255) used for Group B Strep testing due to potential false negatives in QC tests. Affected units may not detect target bacteria correctly.
RemelAug 14, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel, Inc recalls Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar) (150mm), 10/pk, REF R04033; and Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar)(100mm),
Remel recalls Haemophilus Test Medium Agar products that may not perform as intended for in vitro diagnostics. Check lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
RemelMay 31, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre STP6F, Gram Negative IVD AST
Remel recalls Sensititre STP6F Gram Negative IVD AST plates with specific lot numbers due to risk of false susceptible results for certain bacteria when tested with specific antibiotics.
RemelOct 20, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Thermo Scientific Sensititre Gram Negative Susceptibility Testing Plate, IVD format
Remel recalls Sensititre Gram Negative Susceptibility Testing Plates with potential lower than expected MICs for some gram-negative bacteria. Affected lots have specific expiration dates.
RemelJan 10, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls ThermoScientific Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs Rx only Made in the United Kingdom
Remel recalls Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs (UK-made) with specific model and lot numbers due to out of specification. Consumers should check their product details to determine if affected.
RemelJun 18, 2021 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Remel Bile Esculin Azide Agar w/ 6mcg/ml Vancomycin, Product #R01186, 10/package - Product Usage: use in qualitative
Remel recalls Bile Esculin Agar with 6mcg/ml Vancomycin (Product #R01186) due to potential false positive E. faecalis growth. Affected units sold for qualitative testing.
RemelApr 22, 2021 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Remel Haemophilus Test Medium(100mm) 10/PK, REF: R01503 Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (HTM) is a solid medium
Remel recalls Haemophilus Test Medium (10/PK) due to potential light growth zones causing measurement errors in antimicrobial tests. Affected lots expire Feb 2021.
RemelMar 10, 2021 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plate, REF: R02049
Remel recalls Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plates (Lot 150237) due to potential failure to grow patient isolates or QC organisms. Affected users should contact Remel for details.
RemelDec 10, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Thio Med w/o Ind, w/Dex (18ml) 20/PK Product Usage: Recommended for use in qualitative procedures as a general purpose
Remel recalls Thio Med w/o Ind w/Dex 20-pack due to shortened expiration date (105 days) from 9 months to prevent performance failures in testing.
RemelApr 17, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (5ml) 100/PK Product Usage; Recommended for use in qualitative procedures as a general
Remel recalls Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (5ml) 100/PK products with shortened expiry dates due to potential failure in performance testing after 57 days.
RemelApr 17, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc. recalls SWIN 2017 database, Model YSW4000
Remel recalls SWIN 2017 database Model YSW4000 due to potential for out of range microbial results. Affected units may need to be returned or disposed of.
RemelJan 4, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls remel THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, REF 05152
Remel recalls THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM REF 05152 due to intermittent failure in stability testing with anaerobic microorganisms. Affected lots include 258192.
RemelAug 13, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls Remel Shigella sonnei Phase 1 & 2 Agglutinating Serum, Ref R30164201 ZH01. Product Usage: Suitable for the use in slide
Remel recalls Shigella sonnei Phase 1 & 2 Agglutinating Serum (Ref R30164201 ZH01) due to potential failure to agglutinate within specified time. Affected kits and bottles from specific lots are listed in the recall notice.
RemelDec 8, 2017 - Lower riskMedical device
Remel Inc recalls CM0405 Mueller-Hinton Broth IVD, 500g makes 23.8 litres.
Remel recalls Mueller-Hinton Broth IVD (500g) due to potential incorrect cation labeling, which could lead to inaccurate lab test results. Affected lots: 1865331, expiring 06/2021.
RemelNov 2, 2017
Remel, Inc recall questions
How many recalls has Remel, Inc had?
50 recalls from Remel, Inc are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2017–2026.
What is the most recent Remel, Inc recall?
Remel, Inc recalls GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK R04030; GC Agar Base (100mm) 10/PK R01460, dated Jun 3, 2026. Every Remel, Inc recall is listed on this page, newest first.
What should I do if I have a recalled Remel, Inc product?
Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall. Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
How do I get alerts for new Remel, Inc recalls?
Sign up for free email alerts on GovInfoNow — we check official CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA data every day and email you only when a recall matches what you follow.