FDA Device recall Z-0976-2015
Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a general purpose culture medium used for the growth and recovery of…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-01-21
On 2015-01-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a general purpose culture medium used for the growth and recovery of… by Becton Dickinson And, citing 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….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0976-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-06-06 |
| Published | 2015-01-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Becton Dickinson And |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a general purpose culture medium used for the growth and recovery of fastidious microbial species.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Catalogue # 221263 with Lot #4099228 |
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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-0976-2015%22
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