Richard-Allan Scientific Recalls Mislabelled CYTO-STAIN R Stain Bottles
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 132 gallons of CYTO-STAIN R Stain because the bottles were incorrectly labeled as CYTO-STAIN G, although the contents are correct.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a labeling error where the bottle label did not match the carton, but the contents were correct.
Plain-English summary
Richard-Allan Scientific Company is recalling 132 one-gallon bottles of CYTO-STAIN R Stain (REF 7501R). The recall was initiated because the gallon bottles were incorrectly labeled as REF 7501G (CYTO-STAIN G), even though the cartons were correctly labeled as REF 7501R. The bottles contain the correct intended contents of CYTO-STAIN R Stain and bear the correct lot number 313833 and expiration date of 11/2016.
The affected product was distributed in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected bottles and contact Richard-Allan Scientific Company for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Carton: Richard-Allan Scientific CYTO-STAIN; REF 7501R; Quantity: 1x1 Gallon; Size: 1 Gallon/3.8L; LOT 313833; 11/2016; Bottle: Richard-Allan Scientific CYTO-STAIN G; REF 7501G; 1 Gallon/3.8L; Thermo Scientific.
- Manufacturer
- Richard-Allan Scientific Company
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 132
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 (1)
- Lot: 313833 Expiration date: 11/2016
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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