FDA-Device2026-03-04Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Remel Campy CVA Medium recalled for low Campylobacter recovery in culture
What this means
Remel's Campy CVA Medium (lot R01272, UDI 848838001055) is not reliably recovering Campylobacter Jejuni bacteria during laboratory culture testing. Customers reported low to no bacterial growth on this specific lot, which could lead to missed or delayed diagnoses.
- Stop using lot R01272 (expires January 12, 2026) immediately
- Do not use UDI 848838001055 for any Campylobacter culture work
- Contact Remel or your supplier for replacement medium or instructions
- Review any culture results from this lot and consider retesting patient samples if clinically relevant
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Customer complaints report low to no recovery of Campylobacter Jejuni ATCC 33291 on identified lot of medium.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, WA.
Affected count
97
Manufactured in
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, N/A, Lenexa, KS, United States
Products
Campy CVA Medium 100/PK, R01272
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1474-2026More Remel recalls
- FDA-Device2026-07-08GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK R04030; GC Agar Base (100mm) 10/PK R01460
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