YUBA COUNTY, CA (MPG) - On Sept. 11, 2020, the State received a regulatory notice from Advoque Safeguard, indicating its N95 Particulate Filtering Respirator, model number ADV001, is no longer NIOSH-approved, effective Sept. 10, 2020. This means Advoque masks containing the specific NIOSH approval number TC-84A-PH02, including masks distributed prior to Sept. 10, 2020, may no longer be distributed and used as an N95 level respirator.

If you have current inventory of Advoque N95 masks with the above referenced number, immediately cease use and distribution of this product. While the masks may be used as face coverings, the State requests the masks be removed from circulation as the N95 stamp may cause confusion as to whether the product is effective as a respirator for particulate filtering.

The Yuba and Sutter County Agricultural Commissioner’s Offices distributed these respirators starting on Aug. 24, 2020.

Please cease use of any Advoque N95 respirators you have in your possession and contact your local Agricultural Commissioner for a replacement supply while in stock.

Another option is to return the masks and request replacement product, please send an email to [email protected] and someone will contact you to make arrangements. 

Facilities requesting replacement products from the State's LCMTF should complete the Advoque N95 Recall Survey (form.jotform.com/202574842908159), a short survey seeking specific information on the number of masks you received, the number you currently have in inventory, and the number of replacement masks you may need. This survey data will inform the State's LCMTF on how to quickly and effectively reclaim the Advoque masks and assist your facility with replacement product needs.

Effective immediately farmers and the agricultural industry can contact their local Agricultural Commissioner for respirator replacement or more information:

--Yuba County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office: 749-5400

--Sutter County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office: 822-7500