FDA recalls 500K+ COVID tests due to bacterial contamination risk
TL;DR
The FDA has recalled over 500,000 Covid-19 test kits due to concerns of bacterial contamination in the test kit solution. The liquid in the test kits was found to be contaminated with organisms that could cause illness for people with weakened immune systems. The affected tests were distributed to CVS drugstores and Amazon, and people are urged to throw them out immediately. The manufacturer, SD Biosensor, has cut ties with the supplier responsible for the contamination and is tightening quality control efforts.
- US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk BBC
- COVID test recall: FDA warns of bacterial contamination in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests from Roche and SD Biosensor CBS News
- Do Not Use Certain SD Biosensor Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests FDA.gov
- FDA recalls more than 500K COVID tests over bacteria risk The Hill
- Do not use: FDA says half a million at-home COVID tests are contaminated with bacteria SILive.com
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