diff --git a/tests/unit/test_utilities.py b/tests/unit/test_utilities.py
index 8806679..c5da2b6 100644
--- a/tests/unit/test_utilities.py
+++ b/tests/unit/test_utilities.py
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ def test_download_url(self, mock_util_download):
             )
             mock_util_download.reset_mock()
 
-        with self.subTest('500 error triggers a retry.'):
+        with self.subTest('500 error is caught and handled.'):
             mock_util_download.side_effect = [self.harmony_500_error,
                                               http_response]