The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0876-2026·Announced 2025-12-10

Culture media quality control kits recalled over mislabeled lot numbers on pouches

Microbiologics is recalling 5 KWIK-STIK quality control kits because some products packaged for lot 818-111-7 may have been packaged in pouches labeled as lot 857-53-10.

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 under the minor labeling criterion: the record cites a lot number mismatch on the pouch with no stated consequence or reported harm.

Plain-English summary

KWIK-STIK, a quality control kit for culture media containing Vibrio parahaemolyticus derived from ATCC 17802, catalog number 0818K, is being recalled. The product carries UDI-DI 30845357020018.

Some products packaged for lot 818-111-7 may have been packaged in pouches labeled as lot 857-53-10.

The recall covers 5 units from lot 818-111-7. Distribution was international, to the United Arab Emirates, China, Singapore and Kazakhstan. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

The record describes a lot labelling mismatch on the pouch and does not state a further consequence or report injuries. Laboratories should follow Microbiologics' instructions.

The recalled product

Product
KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, Vibrio parahaemolyticus derived from ATCC 17802, Catalog Number 0818K
Manufacturer
Microbiologics Inc
Category
Medical Device — Laboratory control material
Hazard
Affected units
5

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 (2)

  • UDI-DI: 30845357020018
  • Lot Number: 818-111-7

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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