Medline Bleach Wipes Recalled for Reduced Disinfection Effectiveness
Medline is recalling Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Wipes because reduced bleach concentration may compromise disinfection effectiveness, potentially allowing pathogenic microorganisms to survive.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where reduced disinfection effectiveness could allow pathogenic microorganisms to survive, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Medline Industries, LP is recalling Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes (Product Number MSC351410AN) due to a potential reduction in bleach concentration. The product may exhibit bleach levels below specification prior to the end of its labeled 12-month shelf life.
Reduced bleach concentration may compromise the effectiveness of disinfection, potentially allowing for the survival and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms. The recall involves 447,618 units distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states and territories of Guam and Puerto Rico. Affected lots are those produced between May 13, 2025, and April 21, 2026.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected wipes and contact Medline Industries for further instructions or a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes, 6" x 5", 150 count, Product Number MSC351410AN
- Manufacturer
- Medline Industries, LP
- Affected units
- 447,618
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 (3)
- UDI-DI (each) 10888277652521
- UDI-DI (case) 20888277652528
- Lot Numbers: All lots produced between 05/13/2025 and 04/21/2026
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