FDA Device recall Z-0087-2014
chromID Salmonella Agar, Reference No. 43621
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-11-06
On 2013-11-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of chromID Salmonella Agar, Reference No. 43621 by Biomerieux, citing complaints for Salmonella strains growing on this medium producing an uncharacteristic white colored colony instead of the expected pale pink to mauve colored colonies. This could….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0087-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-09-06 |
| Published | 2013-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Biomerieux |
| Distribution | US |
Product
chromID Salmonella Agar, Reference No. 43621. A selective isolation and differentiation medium for the detection of Salmonella in human specimens.
Reason
Complaints for Salmonella strains growing on this medium producing an uncharacteristic white colored colony instead of the expected pale pink to mauve colored colonies. This could potentially lead to Salmonella colonies not being detected.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot 1002234210 and 1002300040 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0087-2014%22
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