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BD BBL GC-Lect Agar Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to A portion of this lot was manufactured using...
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
BD BBL GC-Lect Agar; Cat. No. 297715 The device is a selective medium providing enhanced growth and recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and better inhibition of contamination bacteria and fungi.
Quantity: 10,360 plates
Why Was This Recalled?
A portion of this lot was manufactured using Gentamicin instead of Vancomycin. Gentamicin is an inhibitory agent of Neisseria organisms. This product is a selective plated medium to provide enhanced growth and recovery of N gonorrhoeae. Inhibited growth may cause a false negative result or a delayed result leading to incorrect or delayed treatment.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed to 29 states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MS, MT, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, DC
About Becton Dickinson & Co.
Becton Dickinson & Co. has 183 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report