Yeastone Broth Recall by Remel, Inc.

Source: FDA · United States

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Remel, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2819 units of Yeastone Broth due to potential incorrect AST results, which may lead to delayed medical responses if quality control is ignored.

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What Happened

Remel, Inc. is recalling Yeastone Broth because the products may report incorrect AST results during quality control, potentially leading to delayed responses or the need to switch antifungal agents if the test results are not properly addressed.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected product is Yeastone Broth, 11ML, 10/BOX with catalog number YY3462. The recall involves 2819 units with the following lot numbers: 321046, 329835, 330316, 327069, 330317, 336325, 338314, 341161, 303851, and 311723. This recall applies to products distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to countries including Canada, Vietnam, France, Argentina, Qatar, New Zealand, Uruguay, Turkey, Netherlands, and Singapore. The official recall number is Z-1806-2026.

What You Should Do

Consumers and laboratories should stop using the affected Yeastone Broth lots immediately and contact Remel, Inc. at their address: 12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS 66215-3519, as the initial notification was made via letter. Follow the firm's instructions for returns or refunds.

Why This Matters

This recall is significant because inaccurate test results could delay appropriate medical treatment, potentially affecting patient outcomes in antifungal therapy.

Source

Attribution: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information, visit the FDA website at https://www.fda.gov and reference event ID 98616.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Remel, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2819 units of Yeastone Broth due to potential incorrect AST results, which may lead to delayed medical responses if quality control is ignored.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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