Class II — the FDA judged the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with a remote chance of serious harm.
This is the FDA's risk judgment for this recall. It describes the potential of the product as a category — it does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone. Most recalls are Class II or III.
Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), REF 8184.
Why it was recalled
The negative control was contaminated with one of the positive control pathogens (Norovirus). This would result in users getting a positive call for Norovirus when running the negative control.
Is your unit affected?
The recall covers only the specific lots or serial numbers the FDA listed. Enter the lot or serial number from your product's label and we'll check it against that list.
A match means your unit may be covered — stop and call your pharmacist before doing anything. No match suggests it isn't covered, but confirm anyway: code formats vary and lists can be incomplete. Your unit not being listed does not guarantee it is safe, and being listed does not mean you have been harmed.
Show the FDA's listed lot / code information
Lot #8184-68, Exp. 5/31/2025, UDI-DI 70845357041448. UPDATE: The recall was expanded on 1/23/2024 to include the following additional lot numbers: 8184-65, exp. 3/31/2025; 8184-66, exp. 4/30/2025; 8184-67, exp. 5/31/2025; 8184-69, exp. 6/30/2025; 8184-70, exp. 8/31/2025; and 8184-71, exp. 8/31/2025.
Recall status
Ongoing — the recall is still being carried out.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to France.
Recall record
- Recalling firm
- Microbiologics Inc
- Product type
- Devices
- Recall number
- Z-1075-2024
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial notification
- Letter
- Origin
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Recall initiated
- 2024-01-08
What to do
Check the lot/code above against your product. To confirm this record and read the FDA's full notice, see the FDA recall page. Before changing anything you take or use, ask your pharmacist or prescriber — this page does not tell you to start or stop any drug or device.
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What this is — and is not
A recall is a recorded FDA enforcement action — the FDA logged that a firm is removing or correcting a product. It does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone, and causation is not established by a recall. The class above is the FDA's risk judgment for the product category, not a finding about your unit. This page informs and compares; it is not medical advice and never tells you to start or stop a drug or device.
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