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Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit Part Number: 9990700 Shandon Rapid Recalled by Richard-Allan Scientific Company Due to Methylene Blue, Solution #3 in the Kwik Diff...

Date: March 15, 2017
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

Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit Part Number: 9990700 Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Reagent #3 Part Number 9990707 Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit, Part Number 9990700 is sold as a kit in 500ml bottles. Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit, Part Number 9990707 is sold as a reagent in a 4L bottle. Intended for use as a kit in special stain techniques.

Quantity: 390

Why Was This Recalled?

Methylene Blue, Solution #3 in the Kwik Diff Kit was not Methylene Blue but Crystal Violet instead.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 23 states: CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KS, MA, MS, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV

Affected (23 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