FDA (Devices) recall action 96312
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Product may contain surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes which is typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging, appearing on the blood side of the biplate.
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Remel, Inc recalls blood agar culture media used in diagnostic laboratories for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected lot was distributed nationwide.
Remel's blood agar culture media plates (lot 213971) may contain Listeria monocytogenes contamination visible on the blood side. The affected product was distributed nationwide; users should discontinue use immediately.