The kits contained povidone iodine prep solution, which has been the subject of recalls since December 2010. Since then, H&P Industries initiated several product recalls due to bacterial contamination. H&P and distributor Triad Group were placed under consent decree prohibiting the companies from manufacturing and distributing products.
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