At-Home COVID Test Recall: Check if Yours Are Affected

The recall affects Detect’s over-the-counter molecular tests that shipped from July 26 through Aug. 26, 2022.

Three lot numbers are being recalled: HB264, HY263 and HY264 which includes about 11,000 tests total.

All have “use by” dates of Jan. 1, 2023.

Most at-home tests are antigen tests that give you results in about 15 minutes.

This Detect at-home tests are molecular and require about an hour to get results.

The company is investigating the reason for the higher chance of a false negatives.

The company will issue refunds for verified purchases.

However, false negatives areless common with molecular tests, like the Detect tests being recalled.

According to Detect’s website and apparently unrelated to the recall, Detect no longer sells its COVID-19 tests.

The company cites declining demand for COVID-19 tests and its focus on other health home testing.

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