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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 14, 2015).
- Recall Initiated
- June 6, 2014
- Posted
- January 14, 2015
- Terminated
- August 12, 2016
- Recall Number
- Z-0976-2015
- Quantity
- 775 cases
- Firm Location
- Sparks, MD
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Belgium, Canada, Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Lot / Code Info
Catalogue # 221263 with Lot #4099228
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Action Taken
BD Diagnostic Systems sent a Field Correction Notice dated August 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to continue to follow all surveillance requirements of their laboratory upon confirmation of Listeria monocytogenes. Laboratory staff should notify their respective state health department. Customers with questions should contact BD Technical Services at 800-638-8663. For questions regarding this recall call 410-316-4000.