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Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is
Recalled January 21, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0974-2015 · Becton Dickinson &
Hazard
A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-sterile prepared plated media containing sheep blood, typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging. The contamination is typically observed as 1-3 CFUs per plate when present. · FDA Class II
Units
7,617 cases (100 plates/case)
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Description
A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-sterile prepared plated media containing sheep blood, typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging. The contamination is typically observed as 1-3 CFUs per plate when present.
Product
TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is used for the growth of fastidious organisms and for the visualization of hemolytic reactions. MacConkey II Agar is a selective and differential medium for the detection of coliform organisms and enteric pathogens.
Manufacturer(s)
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →