Acumedia Recalls Beef Extract Powder Due to Incorrect Expiration Date
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. is recalling 16 units of Beef Extract Powder (PN 7228) because the label displays an incorrect expiration date.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding the expiration date.
Plain-English summary
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. is recalling 16 units of Beef Extract Powder, Product Number 7228, Lot 107984A. The product is used in microbiological culture media for bacteriological examination and biochemical studies.
The recall was initiated because the product was labeled with an expiration date of March 28, 2019, whereas the correct expiration date is March 25, 2019. This labeling error could lead to the use of the product beyond its intended shelf life.
The affected product was distributed worldwide, including in the United States (Illinois) and Colombia. Users should check their inventory for this specific lot number and stop using the product if the expiration date is listed as March 28, 2019.
The recalled product
- Product
- Beef Extract Powder, Acumedia PN 7228 Product Usage: Beef Extract Powder is prepared and standardized for use in microbiological culture media, where it is generally used to replace infusion of meat. Culture media containing Beef Extract Powder are recommended for use in…
- Manufacturer
- Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 16
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 7228
- Lot 107984A
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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