On Saturday, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health ordered a voluntary recall for some at-home COVID-19 testing.
City residents who suspect they got Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests ought to verify the lot number on the box, according to officials.
COVID-19 Home Test Lot Number
If the lot number is “COV2110012,” officials advise to discard the tests and replace them.
According to the Department of Public Health, after a routine inspection, workers discovered an unknown lot number on Flowflex testing.
Officials noticed that this lot number was not posted on the FDA’s shelf-life extension website after conducting an investigation.
In accordance with the department, authorities eventually discovered that these tests were not genuine.
When the discovery was made, the tests were taken off the market, and officials say they are attempting to notify those who may have gotten them.
Authorities claim that around 105,000 test kits were found to be faulty, and that approximately 4,000 invalid test kits were provided through the Department of Public Health.
Officials are currently performing a complete inventory check of all COVID-19 tests in stock to confirm their validity. They are also working on techniques for verifying lot numbers and expiration dates.
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Five Resource Hubs
People can obtain fresh tests from one of five resource hubs located across the city. Their addresses are given below.
- Bethany Baptist Church (Resource Hub) 5747 Warrington Ave., 19143 Entrance on 58th St. Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Mi Salud Wellness Center (Resource Hub) is located at 200 E. Wyoming Ave., 19120 Entrance on A St., Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Mt. Enon Baptist Church (Resource Hub) 500 Snyder Ave., 19148 Entrance on Cantrell St. Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Whitman Plaza (Resource Hub) is located at 330 W. Monday through Friday, Oregon Ave., 19148, between GNC and Rainbow Monday – Friday10 10am – 5 p.m.
- Monday through Friday, 5301 Chew Ave., 19138, between GameStop and Dunkin’ Donuts 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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