Culture media recalled over contamination that may darken the broth
Remel is recalling cation-adjusted Mueller Hinton broth and Brucella broth because the products may contain contamination, which may result in a darker or brown media color.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 2 because the record states only a visible colour change from contamination, without describing a testing consequence or reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Two Remel culture media products are being recalled: CAMHB with lysed horse blood, manual, 11 mL, 10 per box (YCP112-10), and Brucella Broth, 11 mL, 10 per box (YT3450).
The products may contain contamination, which may result in a darker or brown media colour.
The recall covers 1,000 units in the United States and 280 elsewhere. The CAMHB product carries UDI-DI 848838018831 across lots 305529, 311228, 316019 and 320993; the Brucella broth carries UDI-DI 848838091353, lot 317287. Distribution was worldwide, including nationwide in the United States. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
The enforcement record describes the colour change without stating a further consequence, and reports no injuries. Laboratories holding affected lots should follow Remel's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1. CAMHB W/LHB, MANUAL, 11ML, 10/BOX YCP112-10 2. BRUCELLA BROTH, 11ML, 10/BOX YT3450
- Manufacturer
- Remel, Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Culture media
- Hazard
- contamination
- media-discoloration
- microbiology
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (6)
- 1. UDI-DI 848838018831
- lots 305529
- 311228
- 316019
- 320993 2. UDI-DI 848838091353
- lot 317287
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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