BBL(tm) Trypticase recall: Contamination
BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.
Why was BBL(tm) Trypticase recalled?
Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Model number 221291: lot 2355138 with expiration date 3/6/13, lot 2355164 with expiration date 3/8/13
- Product
- BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Quantity
- 521,160 total pieces (all three recalled products)
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam and the countries of Columbia, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Turks, Calicos Islands.
- Recall date
- May 22, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)