Remel, Inc: Gc Agar Base (150mm) 10/pk R04030; Gc Agar Base (100mm) 10/pk R01460

Summary Remel, Inc. is recalling GC Agar Base products (culture media used in laboratory testing) because some batches may not properly recover certain strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria during testing. The affected products are distributed nationwide in the US and internationally in Canada, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. This is a Class II recall, meaning the products could result in serious adverse health consequences or death.

Recalling firm

Remel, Inc

Product

GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK R04030; GC Agar Base (100mm) 10/PK R01460

Reason

Reduced or no recovery of some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Classification

Class II

Category

medical device recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall date

2026-06-03

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/76189eb6-3b16-4461-9554-29500f115526