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FDA Issues Recall and Warning for Pregnancy, Ovulation, and UTI Tests

The FDA has issued a "do not use" warning for various pregnancy and ovulation tests made by Universal Meditech, Inc. The FDA cannot confirm the tests' performance, raising concerns about their safety and reliability. UMI has ceased operations and will not support the tests. The tests were sold online under different labels and may have been distributed by other companies. Consumers are advised not to purchase or use the recalled tests and to dispose of them. If used, it is recommended to test again using a different kit and consult a doctor if there are concerns about the results.

via Boston 25 News|

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FDA Warns Against Using Specific Pregnancy, Ovulation, and UTI Tests

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers not to use certain tests manufactured by Universal Meditech Inc., including pregnancy, ovulation, and urinary tract infection tests. The FDA is unable to confirm the performance of these tests, raising concerns about their safety and effectiveness. The California-based company has recalled undistributed tests but not those already distributed to consumers. Consumers are advised to throw away the listed Universal Meditech tests and to test again with a different brand if they still want results.

via CNN|

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"Toxic Covid and Pregnancy Tests from Chinese-run Biolab Expose Thousands of Americans"

Tens of thousands of Americans may have used unlicensed Covid and pregnancy tests made at a Chinese-run biolab in California that housed dangerous viruses like HIV and malaria. The lab, operated by Universal Meditech Inc, was discovered earlier this year with disease-riddled mice and samples of pathogens and blood piled up in storage. The FDA recalled 56,300 unapproved Covid tests sold in Texas and California, but did not mention contamination. Residents are concerned about potentially contaminated tests and frustrated with the local government's perceived inaction. The origins and purpose of the lab are still being investigated, and experts emphasize the need for strict biosafety regulations in laboratories studying infectious pathogens.

via Daily Mail|

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