Remel Blood Agar plate REF R01202 packaged 10 plates per pack recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

May 4, 2015

Source

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

Official notice title

Remel Inc recalls Remel Blood Agar (TSA w/sheep blood) plate REF R01202 packaged 10 plates per pack, 10/10-packs per case (100 plates). B…

Recall number

Z-1748-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Remel Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide Distribution.

Why it was recalled

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

What was recalled

Remel Blood Agar (TSA w/sheep blood) plate REF R01202 packaged 10 plates per pack, 10/10-packs per case (100 plates). Blood agar is a solid medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures for the cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms and visualization of hemolytic reactions.