Acumedia recalls Palcam Agar Base (PN 7669) due to incorrect expiration date on label. The label shows November 30, 2021 instead of the correct November 30, 2020. This may affect lab use of the product.
Expiration date on the label is incorrect. Correct expiration date was November 30, 2020 and label on distributed product listed the expiration date as November 30, 2021.
Acumedia is recalling Palcam Agar Base (PN 7669) because the expiration date on the label is incorrect. The label shows November 30, 2021 instead of the correct November 30, 2020. This could lead to using expired product in lab settings.
The expiration date on the label is incorrect, showing November 30, 2021 instead of the correct November 30, 2020. Using the product after this incorrect date could lead to using expired media in lab tests. This is a labeling error, not a safety hazard.
Laboratory users who purchased Palcam Agar Base (PN 7669) with lot number 110321B are affected. Those using the product for detecting Listeria monocytogenes in food samples are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Palcam Agar Base', manufacturer 'Acumedia', and lot number 110321B. The product is a dehydrated culture medium used in labs for detecting Listeria monocytogenes.
Verify the expiration date on the label matches November 30, 2020. If it shows November 30, 2021, this product is recalled.
The product is safe to use if the expiration date on the label is November 30, 2020. If it shows November 30, 2021, it is recalled and should not be used.
Check the expiration date on the label. If it shows November 30, 2021, contact Acumedia for instructions.
No, this is a labeling error and does not pose a safety risk. The product is safe for lab use if the correct expiration date is used.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Acumedia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0283-2019 — Acumedia Acumedia Hello, I own a Acumedia that is covered by recall Z-0283-2019 from Acumedia. 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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