Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Lerner Laboratories Mucolexx Recalled by Richard-Allan Scientific Company Due to Richard Allan Scientific (RAS) is initiating a recall...

Date: April 29, 2015
Company: Richard-Allan Scientific Company
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 Richard-Allan Scientific Company directly.

Affected Products

Lerner Laboratories Mucolexx, 1 pint / 473 ml & 1 gallon/3.8 L; Shandon Mucolexx 500ml/0.13gal, 4L/1.06 gal, 120mL Product Usage: A mucoliquefying preservative designed for use in the preparation of mucoid cytology specimens. Mucolexx & Mucolytic Agent liquefies mucus and allows for optimal cytologic diagnostic results.

Quantity: 506 cases = 20 of Product Code 44041; 37 of Product Code 44042; 185 of Product Code 9990370; 92 of Product Code 9990371; 27 of Product Code 9990375

Why Was This Recalled?

Richard Allan Scientific (RAS) is initiating a recall of Mucolytic agent and Mucolexx following a customer complaint reporting that a lab had found fungal contamination in 2 lots of Mucolexx.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Richard-Allan Scientific Company

Richard-Allan Scientific Company has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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