Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Trypticase TM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: March 28, 2016
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.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Trypticase TM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar Cat. Number 221291, Lot Number 6034889, Exp. Date : April 20, 2016 Product is sold in cartons of 100 plates each. Product Usage: Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is used for the growth of fastidious organisms and for the visualization of hemolytic reactions. MacConkey II Agar is a selective and differential medium for the detection of coliform organisms and enteric pathogens.

Quantity: 88,300 plates (883 cartons)

Why Was This Recalled?

Trypticase TM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar is contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The device is a non-sterile prepared plated media.

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