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.
Some products packaged for lot 818-111-7 may have been packaged in pouches labeled as lot 857-53-10.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Look for the lot number on the packaging; if it is 818-111-7, it may be affected.
No, the recall is for labeling confusion only and does not pose a safety risk.
Contact Microbiologics directly to confirm if your kit is affected and get instructions.
Check the lot number on your KWIK-STIK kit; if it is 818-111-7, it may be part of the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Microbiologics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0876-2026 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-0876-2026 from Microbiologics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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