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.
The media allows growth of E. faecalis ATCC 29212 with blackening of the media.
Remel is recalling a specific bacterial culture medium used in lab testing because it can grow E. faecalis bacteria and turn black, causing false positive results. This affects labs using the product for detecting antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
The medium can grow E. faecalis bacteria (a type of enterococcus) and turn black, which may cause false positive results in testing for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This could lead to incorrect identification of resistant bacteria in lab procedures.
Labs and researchers using this specific bacterial culture medium for testing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The risk is low as it's a lab setting with controlled use.
Check for product #R01186, 10 packages, with lot number 248035 and expiration date 2021-04-27. This product is used for qualitative testing of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Verify the product number (R01186), lot number (248035), and expiration date (2021-04-27) to confirm if it's affected.
No, this product is for laboratory use only and not intended for home use.
The product can grow E. faecalis bacteria and turn black, causing false positive results in testing for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Check the product details to confirm if it's affected; if so, contact Remel for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1561-2021 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-1561-2021 from Remel. 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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