Remel, Inc. Remel MacConkey Agar w/Sorbitol, growth medium, Catalog R01556, packaged 10/box. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Remel MacConkey Agar w/Sorbitol, growth medium, Catalog R01556, packaged 10/box. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS.
Brand
Remel, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 506069, Exp. 2007/03/20
Products Sold
Lot 506069, Exp. 2007/03/20
Remel, Inc. is recalling Remel MacConkey Agar w/Sorbitol, growth medium, Catalog R01556, packaged 10/box. The firm name on t due to False negative results for sorbitol fermenting bacteria such as E. Coli 0157.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
False negative results for sorbitol fermenting bacteria such as E. Coli 0157.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall letters dated 2/19/07 were issued on 2/21/07 via regular mail explaining the reason for recall and requesting all remaining inventory of the affected lot be discarded. A Product Inventory Checklist was enclosed to indicate the amount of inventory the customer discarded. This was to be returned via FAX or mail in the return envelope provided.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026