FDA-Device2025-12-31Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Microbiologics KWIK-STIK Campylobacter jejuni culture recalled for potential viability failure
What this means
Microbiologics Inc. recalled certain KWIK-STIK 6-Pack bacterial culture products (Catalog Number 0325K) because affected units may fail to properly recover the target microorganism Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni. This means laboratory and testing professionals using these products may not be able to verify that the cultures are viable or suitable for their intended testing purposes.
- Check if you have KWIK-STIK Catalog Number 0325K in Lot Numbers 325-120-1, 325-120-4, 325-120-6, or 325-119-2
- Stop using affected units immediately
- Contact Microbiologics Inc. for replacement or refund instructions
- Review any test results from affected cultures for accuracy
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Affected units may fail to recover the target microorganism Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni derived from ATCC 29428.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Worldwide - US Nationwide.
Affected count
18 units (9 additional units 12/22/25)
Manufactured in
200 Cooper Ave N, N/A, Saint Cloud, MN, United States
Products
KWIK-STIK 6-Pack, Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni derived from ATCC 29428, Catalog Number 0325K
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0985-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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