Remel recalls specific lots of THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM W/O INDICATOR for potential failure in stability testing with anaerobic microorganisms. Affected lots include 254751, 259508, 272498, 259521, 274247.
Products have intermittently failed performance testing during stability studies with various anaerobic microorganisms.
Remel is recalling certain lots of THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM W/O INDICATOR due to unstable performance in microbial testing. This could lead to inaccurate results if used in lab settings.
The product may fail stability testing with anaerobic microorganisms, potentially leading to inaccurate test results. This could affect lab experiments requiring precise microbial analysis.
Lab users who own or use the recalled lots of Remel THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM W/O INDICATOR. Those most at risk are researchers handling these media for microbial testing.
Check the product label for lot numbers: 254751, 259508, 272498 (for REF 064700), 259521 (for REF 07176), and 274247 (for REF 064702).
Identify the lot numbers on the product label to confirm if it is affected: 254751, 259508, 272498, 259521, or 274247.
The product has intermittently failed performance testing during stability studies with various anaerobic microorganisms.
Check the lot numbers on the product label to see if it is affected. If it is, you may need to stop using it for lab testing.
The recall is for potential inaccurate test results, not direct safety risks. The hazard is low risk as it does not involve physical harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3018-2018 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-3018-2018 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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