INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Commences Investigation on Behalf of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Investors

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. ("Meridian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ :VIVO) investors concerning the Company and its officers' possible violations of federal securities laws.

On May 17, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a warning to Meridian that lead tests conducted by the Company's subsidiary, Magellan Diagnostics, may be incorrect. According to the FDA, tests performed on blood drawn from a vein has led to "results that are lower than the actual level of lead in the blood," and that the FDA has recommended discontinuation of Magellan when testing with venous blood samples. On this news, Meridian shares fell over 9% on May 17, 2017.

Then, on May 25, 2017 Meridian's Magellan Diagnostics announced a Class 1 recall of its LeadCare Plus and Ultra Testing Systems due to "inaccurate test results," according to the FDA; and, that on May 24th, the Company sent a "Customer Safety Communication" to all affected customers.

If you purchased Meridian securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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