Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Wipes Recall: Low Sodium Hypochlorite Levels
Medline recalls Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Wipes with low sodium hypochlorite levels. Affected lots include specific model numbers and batch IDs. Consumers should check their product details.
Lower-risk recall
Micro-Kill Bleach Wipes contain out of specification (low) levels of Sodium Hypochlorite.
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What happened, in plain English
Medline is recalling Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Wipes that contain lower-than-specified levels of sodium hypochlorite. This could lead to ineffective disinfection, but the recall does not indicate immediate health risks or injuries. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61327-medline-micro-kill-bleach-wipes-recall-low-sodium-hypochlorite-levels.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61327-medline-micro-kill-bleach-wipes-recall-low-sodium-hypochlorite-levels · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0696-2022
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“Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Wipes Recall: Low Sodium Hypochlorite Levels.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61327-medline-micro-kill-bleach-wipes-recall-low-sodium-hypochlorite-levels. Based on FDA recall #Z-0696-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0696-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The wipes contain lower-than-specified levels of sodium hypochlorite, which is the active ingredient for disinfection. This means the wipes may not effectively kill germs as intended, but the recall does not indicate a risk of injury or illness from normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Wipes with specific model numbers (MSC351400AN, MSC351410AN, MSC351440AN) and the listed lot numbers and batch IDs are affected. Most users are at low risk as the hazard does not cause immediate injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for model numbers MSC351400AN, MSC351410AN, or MSC351440AN. Look for the lot number and batch ID listed in the recall details. The affected items have specific lot numbers and batch IDs provided in the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify your product's model number and lot/batch numbers to see if they match the affected items listed in the recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Panama and Bermuda.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months 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.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0696-2022 (December 29, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0696-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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