Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Gibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) Recalled by Life Technologies, Corp. Due to It has been determined that the fill port...

Date: May 10, 2018
Company: Life Technologies, Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Life Technologies, Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Gibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), high glucose, pyruvate, Model Number 11995123. Tissue and cell culture medium.

Quantity: 70

Why Was This Recalled?

It has been determined that the fill port tube seal integrity was compromised during the manufacture of the product lot. This may cause media to leak out of the primary sterile packaging into outer non-sterile dust cover packaging, and subsequently mold may grow in the pooled, leaked media.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 11 states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MA, PA, RI, UT, WA

Affected (11 states)Not affected

About Life Technologies, Corp.

Life Technologies, Corp. has 10 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report