Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
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.
If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Affected Products
Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a general purpose culture medium used for the growth and recovery of fastidious microbial species.
Quantity: 775 cases
Why Was This Recalled?
A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-sterile prepared plated media containing sheep blood, typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging. The contamination is typically observed as 1-3 CFUs per plate when present.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
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