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Medline Recalls Bleach Wipes Over Reduced Disinfectant Strength

FDA classifies recall of Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Wipes as Class II due to potential loss of bleach concentration before shelf life ends.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 26, 2026, 9:20 p.m. ET
, of , Illinois, is recalling of , according to an FDA enforcement report dated August 19, 2026. The recall, initiated June 30, 2026, covers all lots produced between 05/13/2025 and 04/21/2026, and was classified as by the FDA. The wipes were distributed nationwide and in Guam and Puerto Rico. The affected product can be identified by the following codes: UDI-DI (each) 10888277652521, UDI-DI (case) 20888277652528, and Lot Numbers: All lots produced between 05/13/2025 and 04/21/2026. The FDA said the wipes may show a reduction in bleach concentration to levels below specification before the end of the labeled 12-month shelf life, which could compromise disinfection effectiveness and allow pathogenic microorganisms to survive. The recall is , and the FDA's classification of means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with the chance of serious harm remote. The product is a pre-moistened, single-use surface wipe made from synthetic polyester fabric saturated with a liquid sodium hypochlorite bleach solution, used on hard, non-porous surfaces, according to product information from EPA and other sources. The FDA database lists no other enforcement actions by .

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