# FDA recall Z-1483-2024

> **Microbiologics Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-03-06.

## Product

KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media

## Reason for recall

The positive control material (Rhizopus stolonifer) within the KWIK-STIK assembly was contaminated with another fungal organism (Aspergillus brasiliensis). As a result, users may observe A. brasiliensis growth when using the control material.

## Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of  CA, MI, KY, MO, NM, TN, PR, and the countries of France, Columbia, Kazakhstan, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1483-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Microbiologics Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-03-06
- **Report date:** 2024-04-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Saint Cloud, MN, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1483-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1483-2024. Retrieved 2026-07-01 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1483-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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