SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS Recall
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HF Acquisition Co LLC is recalling 2,210 units of the SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS due to an incorrect incubation process.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 28, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
HF Acquisition Co LLC initiated a voluntary recall of the SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS because an incorrect incubation process was performed on the product.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS; Model/Catalog Number: 1023780; UDI-DI code: 00850065007496. Affected lot numbers are DSS-122, DSS-125, DSS-128, DSS-131, and DSS-134. A total of 2,210 units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI. The recall number is Z-2331-2026 and the classification is Class II.
What You Should Do
Consumers in possession of the affected product should refer to the attached spreadsheet listing products that were not incubated per the specified requirements for steam, chemiclave, dry heat, or ethylene oxide sterilizers.
Why This Matters
The SporeTraq Mail-In Spore Testing Service is intended for use in testing the efficacy of sterilizer systems used in healthcare facilities.
Source
FDA recall Z-2331-2026; HF Acquisition Co LLC, Mukilteo, WA.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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