FDA recalls over 500K COVID tests due to bacterial contamination risk.

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The FDA has recalled over 500,000 COVID-19 tests due to concerns of bacterial contamination. The recalled SD Biosensor, Inc. Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests were distributed by Roche Diagnostics, and the FDA has "significant concerns" with the test kit's liquid solution. The agency warns that direct contact with the solution could pose safety risks and compromise the test's accuracy. Consumers and healthcare providers should discard the recalled tests, and patients who took one of the recalled tests in the past two weeks should be retested with an FDA-approved test.
- FDA recalls more than 500K COVID tests over bacteria risk The Hill
- 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
- US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk BBC
- Do not use: FDA says half a million at-home COVID tests are contaminated with bacteria SILive.com
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