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FDA Device recall Z-0283-2019

Palcam Agar Base, Acumedia, PN 7669, Product Usage - Dehydrated culture media used with supplements as a selective and differential medium…

On 2018-11-07 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Palcam Agar Base, Acumedia, PN 7669, Product Usage - Dehydrated culture media used with supplements as a selective and differential medium… by Acumedia Manufacturers, citing expiration date on the label is incorrect. Correct expiration date was November 30, 2020 and label on distributed product listed the expiration date as November 30, 2021.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0283-2019
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-08-02
Published2018-11-07
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyAcumedia Manufacturers
DistributionUS

Product

Palcam Agar Base, Acumedia, PN 7669, Product Usage - Dehydrated culture media used with supplements as a selective and differential medium for the detection and isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from foods and environmental samples in a laboratory setting. Not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.

Reason

Expiration date on the label is incorrect. Correct expiration date was November 30, 2020 and label on distributed product listed the expiration date as November 30, 2021.

Identifiers

code_infoLot 110321B

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0283-2019%22

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