MEDLINE recalls polyurethane foam enzymatic cleaning sponges with microbial contamination risk. Affected sponges have specific lot numbers. Consumers should check packaging for discoloration.
Sporadic reports were received of discoloration on the foam sponge on certain lots of the product, which has been identified as microbial contamination.
MEDLINE is recalling polyurethane foam enzymatic cleaning sponges that may have microbial contamination causing discoloration. This issue does not pose a direct health risk but could indicate potential contamination.
Microbial contamination in the foam sponge can cause discoloration. This issue is not linked to health risks but indicates possible contamination that could affect product safety.
Households using MEDLINE Polyurethane Foam Enzymatic Cleaning Sponges with specific lot numbers are affected. Users most at risk are those who have noticed discoloration on the sponge.
Check the packaging for lot numbers in the format YYMMDD X, where YY is the last two digits of the production year, MM is the month, DD is the day, and X is the raw material batch number. Discoloration on the sponge may indicate the issue.
Look for lot numbers on the packaging in the format YYMMDD X to identify affected sponges.
If the sponge shows discoloration, it may be affected by microbial contamination.
The recall indicates potential microbial contamination causing discoloration, but it does not pose a direct health risk. Use with caution if discoloration is present.
Check the packaging for lot numbers in the format YYMMDD X. Discoloration on the sponge may indicate the issue.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so affected sponges should be inspected for discoloration and discarded if visible.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MEDLINE to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1217-2022 — MEDLINE MEDLINE Hello, I own a MEDLINE that is covered by recall Z-1217-2022 from MEDLINE. 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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