FDAFDA recall Z-2623-2026 · Jul 8, 2026
Remel, Inc: GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK R04030 recall
Recall found
Product
GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK R04030; GC Agar Base (100mm) 10/PK R01460
Reason for recall
Reduced or no recovery of some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
What to do
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Recall details
- FDA classification
- Class II: use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious problems is remote.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Codes, lots and dates
- R01460 - GC Agar Base (100mm) 10/PK UDI-DI 848838001796 Lots 338950 356898 359912 365679 371863 376799 382136 384712 393488 396333 402458; R04030 - GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK UDI-DI 848838004469 Lots 336864 345992 348754 359925 367829 374235 376786 381488 385224 391312 393478
- Quantity
- 1573
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- Remel, Inc, Lenexa, KS
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall started
- 2026-06-03
Source: openFDA enforcement record Z-2623-2026 · search recall number Z-2623-2026 in FDA's Enforcement Report.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 22, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.