The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1333-2013·Announced 2013-05-22

Becton Dickinson Recalls Trypticase Soy Agar and MacConkey II-I Plates

Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling specific lots of Trypticase Soy Agar and MacConkey II-I plates due to potential bacterial contamination.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling 521,160 pieces of BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plates. The recall involves model number 221291, specifically lot 2355138 (expiration date 3/6/13) and lot 2355164 (expiration date 3/8/13). These products are used for culturing microorganisms.

The recall was initiated because the microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide), Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, Colombia, Japan, Singapore, Canada, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Users should stop using the affected lots and contact Becton Dickinson & Co. for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Category
Medical Device — Laboratory Reagents
Hazard
Affected units
521,160

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Model number 221291: lot 2355138 with expiration date 3/6/13
  • lot 2355164 with expiration date 3/8/13

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →

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