Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

LYFO DISK(TM) Recalled by Microbiologics Inc Due to Potential E. coli Contamination

Date: October 1, 2020
Company: Microbiologics Inc
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 Microbiologics Inc directly.

Affected Products

LYFO DISK(TM), LYFO DISK(TM) Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM). LYFO DISK microorganisms are packaged in a resealable vial that contains 6 lyophilized microorganism pellets and a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. The LYFO DISK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements.

Quantity: 42 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential contamination with Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. warneri.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Microbiologics Inc

Microbiologics Inc has 66 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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