Acumedia Nutrient Gelatin Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling
Acumedia Manufacturers recalled 5 units of Nutrient Gelatin because the label displayed an incorrect expiration date.
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 documentation/labeling error regarding the expiration date.
Plain-English summary
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. is recalling 5 units of Nutrient Gelatin, Part Number 7471 A, Lot 105550F. The product is used for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of gelatinase production.
The recall was initiated because the product was labeled with an expiration date of April 30, 2018, whereas the correct expiration date was November 30, 2016. The FDA classified this recall as Class III, indicating that use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, specifically in the United States (state of Maine) and Ecuador. Users should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nutrient Gelatin, Acumedia Part Number 7471 A Product Usage: Nutrient Gelatin is used for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of gelatinase production. Identifying fermentative and non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli include testing for gelatin liquefaction.
- Manufacturer
- Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
- 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)
- PN 7471A
- Lot 105550F
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