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Medical Devices/Diagnostic Equipment

Charm Sciences, Inc.: Charm SL-6 Beta Lactam Assay Kits Recalled for Risk of False Negatives

Agency Publication Date: April 26, 2006
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Summary

Approximately 125,000 Charm SL-6 Test kits (SL-6 Beta Lactam Assay) are being recalled because they may provide false negative results when testing for drugs in bulk tanker milk. The recall includes both the 100-test and 20-test kit sizes used by the dairy industry to screen milk for antibiotic residues. A false negative result could allow contaminated milk to be processed and sold to consumers, potentially causing health issues for those with drug sensitivities. These kits are identified by item numbers LF-SL6-100 and LF-SL6-20.

Risk

If these tests fail to detect drug residues in bulk milk, consumers may be exposed to antibiotics that can trigger allergic reactions or other health complications. The false negative results undermine the safety protocols meant to keep pharmaceutical contaminants out of the public milk supply.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for Charm SL-6 Test kits (SL-6 Beta Lactam Assay) with item numbers LF-SL6-100 (100-test kits) or LF-SL6-20 (20-test kits).
  2. Immediately stop using these specific test kits for screening bulk tanker milk samples.
  3. Contact Charm Sciences, Inc. at 36 Franklin St, Malden, Massachusetts, 02148-4120, to arrange for replacements and to receive instructions on how to handle any remaining affected inventory.
  4. If you have concerns about milk batches that were previously cleared using these test kits, contact your local regulatory authority or healthcare provider for guidance.
  5. For additional questions or to report issues related to this recall, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action

Manufacturer instructions for test kit replacement.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Affected Products

Product: Charm SL-6 Test . SL-6 Beta Lactam Assay (100 Test kits)
Model:
LF-SL6-100
V-073-6
Product: Charm SL-6 Test . SL-6 Beta Lactam Assay (20 Test kits)
Model:
LF-SL6-20
V-073-6

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 34934
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Charm Sciences, Inc.
Sold By: Charm Sciences, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 125,000 tests
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response