OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

March 3, 2026

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Oxoid Australia Pty Limited recalls OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem

Recall number

Z-1766-2026

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Oxoid Australia Pty Limited

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA.

Why it was recalled

Oxoid Ltd., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, confirmed that Microbact 12L Kit 20 Tests MB1128A lot 4494873 may identify incorrect organism due to inconclusive result from ambiguous color reactions in wells.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem