Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BBL(tm) CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar. Used for culturing microorganisms. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.

Date: March 11, 2013
Company: Becton Dickinson & Co.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Becton Dickinson & Co. directly.

Affected Products

BBL(tm) CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Quantity: 521,160 total pieces (all three recalled products)

Why Was This Recalled?

Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Becton Dickinson & Co.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report