Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. Recalls
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Campylobacter Blood Free Selective Medium, PN 7527A Used with cefoperazone for the selective isolation of Campylobacter spp. In a laboratory setting. Not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.
The product is labeled with an incorrect expiration date.
The firm, Neogen, sent a "Product Notification" letter dated 8/2/2018 to customers on 8/2/2018. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to amend the dating on the labeling accordingly and include the notification with the bottle(s). If you have any questions, contact the Senior Director of Quality Systems at 800-234-5333 Ext3230 or email: mratliff@neogen.com.
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.
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.
Product Notification letters dated 8/2/18 were sent to customers.
Tryptic Soy Agar, Acumedia PN 7100 500g, 2Kg, 10Kg, and 50Kg sizes
light precipitate may form in prepared plates of Acumedia Tryptic Soy Agar (7100) Lot# 108166. While there is no change in growth performance of this medium, the formation of particulate matter may be misinterpreted as growth in poured plates thereby leading to inaccurate counts.
Neogen sent a Recall Notification dated March 8, 2016, to all affected customers on April 22, 2016. via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and offer for replacement. If any Tryptic Soy Agar from this lot remains in your inventory, and you would like to replace this lot, please contact the customer service team at Neogen Corporation by email at foodsafety@neogen.com or by telephone at (800)-234-5333. We would like to assure you that we are committed to providing products that meet our strict quality standards for your testing needs. Neogen will investigate this isolated incident to determine the root cause and implement measures to ensure that this issue does not happen in the future.
Palcam Supplement Acumedia PN 7987 Product Usage: PALCAM Supplement is used with PALCAM Agar or PALCAM Broth as a supplement for the selective and differential enrichment of Listeria spp. From foods, dairy and environmental samples.
Contamination of product with possible Bacillus spp
On 11/30/2015 and 1/21/2016, notifications were sent to the affected consignees via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and offers replacement product.
Beef Extract Powder, Acumedia PN 7228 Product Usage: Beef Extract Powder is prepared and standardized for use in microbiological culture media, where it is generally used to replace infusion of meat. Culture media containing Beef Extract Powder are recommended for use in bacteriological examination of water, milk, and other materials, where uniform composition of media is important. Beef Extract Powder is relied upon for biochemical studies, particularly fermentation reactions because of its in
Incorrect expiration date on label. Correct expiration date was March 25, 2019. Product was labeled with expiration date of March 28,2019.
On 9/11/2015, notifications were sent to the affected consignees via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and information for the correction to product.
Nutrient Gelatin, Acumedia Part Number 7471 A Product Usage: Nutrient Gelatin is used for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of gelatinase production. Identifying fermentative and non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli include testing for gelatin liquefaction. If the proteolytic enzyme gelatinase is present, gelatin is hydrolyzed and loses its gelling characteristic.
Incorrect expiration date was listed on the label. Correct expiration date was November 30, 2016. Product was labeled with expiration date of April 30, 2018.
On 3/23/2016, notifications were sent to the affected consignees via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and information for the correction to product.
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar w /Lecithin and Tween 20 Acumedia PN 91081 Product Usage: Used for the isolation of fungi from surfaces sanitized with quaternary ammonium compounds
Storage temperature listed on the label was incorrect. Label stated 2-30C. Actual storage temperature is 2-8C.
On 8/8/2016 and 10/6/2016, notifications were sent to the affected consignees via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and information for the correction to product.
Urea Base Agar, Acumedia PN 7226 Urea Agar Base is used with agar for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of urease production
Storage temperature listed on the label was incorrect. Label stated 2-30C. Actual storage temperature is 2-8C.
Neogen Corporation sent a Product Notification dated September 25, 2016, to all affected consignees via email. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and information for the correction to product. Consignees were informed that an internal corrective action has been initiated and actions have been taken and implemented to prevent this situation from occurring again. The label has been corrected and existing inventory has been relabeled. For questions regarding this recall call 800-234-5333, ext 2362.