Microbiologics KWIK-STIK Quality Control Kit Recall: Lot Labeling Mix-Up
Microbiolog: KWIK-STIK culture media kits with lot 818-111-7 may have incorrect labeling. Consumers should check their kit's lot number and contact Microbiologics for details.
Lower-risk recall
Some products packaged for lot 818-111-7 may have been packaged in pouches labeled as lot 857-53-10.
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What happened, in plain English
Microbiologics is recalling some KWIK-STIK quality control kits for culture media due to a possible labeling error in the lot numbers. This could lead to confusion about which kit was produced when, but it does not pose an immediate safety risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50664-microbiologics-kwik-stik-quality-control-kit-recall-lot-labeling-mix.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50664-microbiologics-kwik-stik-quality-control-kit-recall-lot-labeling-mix · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0876-2026
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“Microbiologics KWIK-STIK Quality Control Kit Recall: Lot Labeling Mix-Up.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50664-microbiologics-kwik-stik-quality-control-kit-recall-lot-labeling-mix. Based on FDA recall #Z-0876-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0876-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall involves a possible mix-up in lot numbers during packaging. Kits labeled as lot 857-53-10 were mistakenly packaged with lot 818-111-7. This could cause confusion about the production date and batch, but it does not involve a safety hazard.
Who’s affected
Users of the KWIK-STIK culture media kits with lot number 818-111-7 are affected. Laboratory professionals and researchers using these kits are most at risk due to potential confusion in labeling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot number on your KWIK-STIK kit. If it shows 818-111-7, it may be part of the recall. The product includes a unique identifier (UDI-DI: 30845357020018).
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Kit's Lot Number
Look for the lot number on the packaging; if it is 818-111-7, it may be affected.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 27 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the affected kit?
Contact Microbiologics directly to confirm if your kit is affected and get instructions.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0876-2026 (November 13, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0876-2026 to see it in context.
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