Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel recall: Contamination
Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), REF 8184.
Why was Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel recalled?
The negative control was contaminated with one of the positive control pathogens (Norovirus). This would result in users getting a positive call for Norovirus when running the negative control.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot #8184-68, Exp. 5/31/2025, UDI-DI 70845357041448. UPDATE: The recall was expanded on 1/23/2024 to include the following additional lot numbers: 8184-65, exp. 3/31/2025; 8184-66, exp. 4/30/2025; 8184-67, exp. 5/31/2025; 8184-69, exp. 6/30/2025; 8184-70, exp. 8/31/2025; and 8184-71, exp. 8/31/2025.
- Product
- Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), REF 8184.
- Recalling firm
- Microbiologics Inc
- Quantity
- 580 packages
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to France.
- Recall date
- February 21, 2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)