Blood Agar Culture Media Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Remel Inc is recalling Blood Agar 5% Sheep Blood culture media due to potential surface and subsurface contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 1552 units distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) with no reported illnesses or injuries. Per the severity rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are classified as Level 3 (High). The FDA Class II designation does not elevate this beyond that threshold in the absence of hospitalization reports.
Plain-English summary
Remel Inc has recalled Blood Agar, 5% Sheep Blood (Product Number R01202) in 100-pack units. The recall was issued because the product may contain surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
A total of 1552 units have been distributed nationwide. The affected lots are 271595 and 271596, identified by UDI-DI 848838000645.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Healthcare providers and laboratory personnel using affected lots should discontinue use and contact Remel Inc with questions regarding the recall.
If you have received affected product, do not use it. Contact Remel Inc or the FDA if you have concerns or questions about this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Blood Agar,5% Sheep Blood 100/PK, Product Number R01202
- Manufacturer
- Remel, Inc
- Hazard
- listeria
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- UDI-DI: 848838000645
- Lot Numbers: 271595
- 271596
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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